S-2.1, r. 15 - Regulation respecting safety and health in foundry works

Section 85 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

85. Door characteristics: These doors shall, in addition, possess the following characteristics:

(a)  have cables or chains having a safety factor of at least 5;

(b)  have counterweights covered with guards and solidly attached and heavy enough to avoid any excessive effort in operating the doors;

(c)  be equipped with devices allowing locking them in the open position during loading and unloading;

(d)  be provided with pulleys of appropriate diameter to prevent excessive wearing of cables;

(e)  be so constructed and hung that they cannot become disengaged from their carriers or hangers.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 20, s. 85.