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S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry
Section 2.4.2
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2.4.2. The employer shall ensure that:
(a) all necessary steps are taken to ensure public safety and the safety of workers;
(b) any worker on a construction site wears at all times clothing completely covering his torso and back;
(c) (paragraph revoked);
(d) workers do not involve themselves in games or competitions while at work;
(e) (paragraph revoked);
(f) any worker knows:
i. this Code;
ii. any operation ensuring the good running order of apparatus and machinery for which he is responsible;
iii. the emergency measures to observe in case of fire, explosion, or other accidents;
(g) any worker is informed of the inherent dangers in his work;
(h) (paragraph revoked);
(i) management and control staff working mainly and usually on a construction site and workers working on a construction site who, on 18 July 2019, are not holders of a certificate issued by the Commission or by a body recognized by the Commission and have successfully completed the course on health and general safety on construction sites.
However, before 8 June 2023, a natural person who, to obtain a contractor’s licence or to qualify a partnership or legal person for a licence, has passed the examination on construction site safety management skills required by the Regulation respecting the professional qualification of contractors and owner-builders (chapter B-1.1, r. 9) or who is exempted therefrom by that regulation or by a regulation under section 182 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1), shall be exempted from successfully completing the course on health and general safety on construction sites;
(j) on an outlying construction site, all the required accommodations are provided for the inspector on the duration of this inspection work;
(k) the apparatus, equipment or tools used on a construction site conform to this Code.
2.4.2. The employer shall ensure that:
(a) all necessary steps are taken to ensure public safety and the safety of workers;
(b) any worker on a construction site wears at all times clothing completely covering his torso and back;
(c) (paragraph revoked);
(d) workers do not involve themselves in games or competitions while at work;
(e) (paragraph revoked);
(f) any worker knows:
i. this Code;
ii. any operation ensuring the good running order of apparatus and machinery for which he is responsible;
iii. the emergency measures to observe in case of fire, explosion, or other accidents;
(g) any worker is informed of the inherent dangers in his work;
(h) (paragraph revoked);
(i) management and control staff working mainly and usually on a construction site and workers working on a construction site who, on 18 July 2019, are not holders of a certificate issued by the Commission or by a body recognized by the Commission and have successfully completed the course on health and general safety on construction sites.
However, a natural person who, to obtain a contractor’s licence or to qualify a partnership or legal person for a licence, has passed the examination on construction site safety management skills required by the Regulation respecting the professional qualification of contractors and owner-builders (chapter B-1.1, r. 9) or who is exempted therefrom by that regulation or by a regulation under section 182 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1), shall be exempted from successfully completing the course on health and general safety on construction sites;
(j) on an outlying construction site, all the required accommodations are provided for the inspector on the duration of this inspection work;
(k) the apparatus, equipment or tools used on a construction site conform to this Code.
2.4.2. The employer shall ensure that:
(a) all necessary steps are taken to ensure public safety and the safety of workers;
(b) any worker on a construction site wears at all times clothing completely covering his torso and back;
(c) (paragraph revoked);
(d) workers do not involve themselves in games or competitions while at work;
(e) (paragraph revoked);
(f) any worker knows:
i. this Code;
ii. any operation ensuring the good running order of apparatus and machinery for which he is responsible;
iii. the emergency measures to observe in case of fire, explosion, or other accidents;
(g) any worker is informed of the inherent dangers in his work;
(h) (paragraph revoked);
(i) management and control staff working mainly and usually on a construction site and workers working on a construction site have taken a safety course and hold a certificate issued by the Commission or by an organization it recognizes.
However, a natural person who, to obtain a contractor’s licence or to qualify a partnership or legal person for a licence, has passed the examination on construction site safety management skills required by the Regulation respecting the professional qualification of contractors and owner-builders (chapter B-1.1, r. 9) or who is exempted therefrom by that regulation or by a regulation under section 182 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1), shall be exempted from taking such safety course;
(j) on an outlying construction site, all the required accommodations are provided for the inspector on the duration of this inspection work;
(k) the apparatus, equipment or tools used on a construction site conform to this Code.
2.4.2. The employer shall ensure that:
(a) all necessary steps are taken to ensure public safety and the safety of workers;
(b) any worker on a construction site wears at all times clothing completely covering his torso and back;
(c) (paragraph revoked);
(d) workers do not involve themselves in games or competitions while at work;
(e) any worker does not work while his faculties are impaired by alcohol, drug or any other similar substance;
(f) any worker knows:
i. this Code;
ii. any operation ensuring the good running order of apparatus and machinery for which he is responsible;
iii. the emergency measures to observe in case of fire, explosion, or other accidents;
(g) any worker is informed of the inherent dangers in his work;
(h) (paragraph revoked);
(i) management and control staff working mainly and usually on a construction site and workers working on a construction site have taken a safety course and hold a certificate issued by the Commission or by an organization it recognizes.
However, a natural person who, to obtain a contractor’s licence or to qualify a partnership or legal person for a licence, has passed the examination on construction site safety management skills required by the Regulation respecting the professional qualification of contractors and owner-builders (chapter B-1.1, r. 9) or who is exempted therefrom by that regulation or by a regulation under section 182 of the Building Act (chapter B-1.1), shall be exempted from taking such safety course;
(j) on an outlying construction site, all the required accommodations are provided for the inspector on the duration of this inspection work;
(k) the apparatus, equipment or tools used on a construction site conform to this Code.
