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S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry
Section 3.10.3.4
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3.10.3.4. Earth-moving machinery used for installing posts
The use of a hydraulic shovel or of a backhoe loader for the installation of posts is allowed if the following conditions are complied with:
(1) the lift cylinders of the boom, arm or bucket of the machine are provided with load lowering control devices that comply with one of the following standards:
(a) for machinery manufactured before 5 May 2011: ISO 8643: 1988 Earth-Moving Machinery - Hydraulic Excavator and Backhoe Loader Boom-Lowering Control Device - Requirements and Tests, with the necessary modifications;
(b) for machinery manufactured on or after 5 May 2011: ISO 8643 Earth-Moving Machinery - Hydraulic Excavator and Backhoe Loader Boom-Lowering Control Device - Requirements and Tests, with the necessary modifications;
(2) the outriggers are provided with control devices installed in accordance with one of the standards referred to in subparagraph a or b of paragraph 1.
