S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 3.10.7 Disposition versions

2016-11-10

3.10.7. Lifting of workers:

(1)  A hoisting apparatus designed to lift persons shall be equipped with control levers of the deadman type, with an emergency stop button within reach of the workers being transported and a device that prevents the fall of the cabin in case of a defect in the electric or hydraulic supply.

(2)  The lifting of a worker with an apparatus designed exclusively for the lifting of materials is allowed provided that:

(a)  the apparatus is equipped with a platform;

(b)  there are not more than 5 workers on the platform;

(c)  every worker wears a safety harness secured by a fall arrest connecting device to an anchorage system, the whole in accordance with sections 2.10.12 and 2.10.15;

(d)  the total load does not exceed 70% of the rated load of the hoisting apparatus;

(e)  the operator of the hoisting apparatus uses the stabilizers when the apparatus is equipped with them;

(f)  the hoisting apparatus is not displaced when a worker is on the platform;

(g)  there is communication without intermediaries between a worker on the platform and the operator of the hoisting apparatus;

(h)  the employer submits the plans, the description of the hoisting apparatus and the utilization process to the Commission, except for a mobile crane or a lift truck; and

(i)  ladders, stepladders, scaffolds or other accessories are not used on the platform.

(3)  The platform required in subsection 2 shall:

(a)  have a non-skid floor;

(b)  be built in such a way as to allow a clearance of 2 m above any point of the floor;

(c)  be equipped with a metal guardrail on the 4 sides. The intermediate rail may be replaced by a wire mesh;

(d)  have a minimal width of 500 mm;

(e)  have a minimum safety factor of 4 for the structural elements;

(f)  comply with the plans required in paragraph h of subsection 2 of section 2.4.1;

(g)  if it has welded elements, be welded by a welder holding a Class “O” or “V” certificate of the Canadian Welding Bureau or a Class A or B qualification certificate in pressure vessel welding issued by the Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity; and

(h)  have a plate indicating the rated load of the platform, the total weight of the platform (including the rated load), the manufacturer’s name, the date of manufacture and a reference to the plans submitted. Identification of the welder shall be mentioned for any platform manufactured after 23 April 1980.

(4)  During the hoisting of a worker with a mobile crane:

(a)  the crane shall conform to CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes and its supplement No. 1-1977;

(b)  the platform shall be suspended or held in such a way that:

i.  the slope of the floor does not exceed 1/5 in the worst loading conditions; and

ii.  the flexible suspension members of the platform and the supporting hitch or pin have a minimum safety factor of 10;

(c)  an additional link shall tie the supporting hitch of the platform to a point located above the hook; and

(d)  the mobile crane shall be equipped with an upper limit switch for the hook or with a boom allowing the lifting of the platform at least to 3 m above the highest work level.

(5)  During the hoisting of a worker with a lift truck:

(a)  the lift truck shall conform to CSA Standard B335.1-1977 Low Lift and High Lift Trucks;

(b)  the platform shall encircle the forks and be secured to the apron of the lift truck;

(c)  the total load shall not exceed 50% of the rated load of the lift truck;

(d)  when the platform is equipped with a hoisting control, it shall be possible to stop the lift truck from this control and the latter shall have priority on any other control; and

(e)  when the platform is not equipped with a hoisting control, the operator of the lift truck shall remain at the controls during the work.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.10.7; O.C. 1959-86, s. 22; O.C. 329-94, s. 52; O.C. 35-2001, s. 18; O.C. 606-2014, s. 16.

2014-07-17

3.10.7. Lifting of workers:

(1)  A hoisting apparatus designed to lift persons shall be equipped with control levers of the deadman type, with an emergency stop button within reach of the workers being transported and a device that prevents the fall of the cabin in case of a defect in the electric or hydraulic supply.

(2)  The lifting of a worker with an apparatus designed exclusively for the lifting of materials is allowed provided that:

(a)  the apparatus is equipped with a platform;

(b)  there are not more than 5 workers on the platform;

(c)  every worker wears a safety harness secured by a fall arrest connecting device to an anchorage system, the whole in accordance with sections 2.10.12 and 2.10.15;

(d)  the total load does not exceed 70% of the rated load of the hoisting apparatus;

(e)  the operator of the hoisting apparatus uses the stabilizers when the apparatus is equipped with them;

(f)  the hoisting apparatus is not displaced when a worker is on the platform;

(g)  there is communication without intermediaries between a worker on the platform and the operator of the hoisting apparatus;

(h)  the employer submits the plans, the description of the hoisting apparatus and the utilization process to the Commission, except for a mobile crane or a lift truck; and

(i)  ladders, stepladders, scaffolds or other accessories are not used on the platform.

(3)  The platform required in subsection 2 shall:

(a)  have a non-skid floor;

(b)  be built in such a way as to allow a clearance of 2 m above any point of the floor;

(c)  be equipped with a metal guardrail on the 4 sides. The intermediate rail may be replaced by a wire mesh;

(d)  have a minimal width of 500 mm;

(e)  have a minimum safety factor of 4 for the structural elements;

(f)  comply with the plans required in paragraph h of subsection 2 of section 2.4.1;

(g)  if it has welded elements, be welded by a welder holding a Class “O” or “V” certificate of the Canadian Welding Bureau or a Class A or B qualification certificate in pressure vessel welding issued by Emploi-Québec; and

(h)  have a plate indicating the rated load of the platform, the total weight of the platform (including the rated load), the manufacturer’s name, the date of manufacture and a reference to the plans submitted. Identification of the welder shall be mentioned for any platform manufactured after 23 April 1980.

(4)  During the hoisting of a worker with a mobile crane:

(a)  the crane shall conform to CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes and its supplement No. 1-1977;

(b)  the platform shall be suspended or held in such a way that:

i.  the slope of the floor does not exceed 1/5 in the worst loading conditions; and

ii.  the flexible suspension members of the platform and the supporting hitch or pin have a minimum safety factor of 10;

(c)  an additional link shall tie the supporting hitch of the platform to a point located above the hook; and

(d)  the mobile crane shall be equipped with an upper limit switch for the hook or with a boom allowing the lifting of the platform at least to 3 m above the highest work level.

(5)  During the hoisting of a worker with a lift truck:

(a)  the lift truck shall conform to CSA Standard B335.1-1977 Low Lift and High Lift Trucks;

(b)  the platform shall encircle the forks and be secured to the apron of the lift truck;

(c)  the total load shall not exceed 50% of the rated load of the lift truck;

(d)  when the platform is equipped with a hoisting control, it shall be possible to stop the lift truck from this control and the latter shall have priority on any other control; and

(e)  when the platform is not equipped with a hoisting control, the operator of the lift truck shall remain at the controls during the work.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.10.7; O.C. 1959-86, s. 22; O.C. 329-94, s. 52; O.C. 35-2001, s. 18; O.C. 606-2014, s. 16.

2012-09-01

3.10.7. Lifting of workers:

(1)  A hoisting apparatus designed to lift persons shall be equipped with control levers of the deadman type, with an emergency stop button within reach of the workers being transported and a device that prevents the fall of the cabin in case of a defect in the electric or hydraulic supply.

(2)  The lifting of a worker with an apparatus designed exclusively for the lifting of materials is allowed provided that:

(a)  the apparatus is equipped with a platform;

(b)  there are not more than 5 workers on the platform;

(c)  every worker wears a safety harness and the lanyard is secured to an element of the platform having a breaking strength of at least 18 kN;

(d)  the total load does not exceed 70% of the rated load of the hoisting apparatus;

(e)  the operator of the hoisting apparatus uses the stabilizers when the apparatus is equipped with them;

(f)  the hoisting apparatus is not displaced when a worker is on the platform;

(g)  there is communication without intermediaries between a worker on the platform and the operator of the hoisting apparatus;

(h)  the employer submits the plans, the description of the hoisting apparatus and the utilization process to the Commission, except for a mobile crane or a lift truck; and

(i)  ladders, stepladders, scaffolds or other accessories are not used on the platform.

(3)  The platform required in subsection 2 shall:

(a)  have a non-skid floor;

(b)  be built in such a way as to allow a clearance of 2 m above any point of the floor;

(c)  be equipped with a metal guardrail on the 4 sides. The intermediate rail may be replaced by a wire mesh;

(d)  have a minimal width of 500 mm;

(e)  have a minimum safety factor of 4 for the structural elements;

(f)  comply with the plans required in paragraph h of subsection 2 of section 2.4.1;

(g)  if it has welded elements, be welded by a welder holding a Class “O” or “V” certificate of the Canadian Welding Bureau or a certificate of the Ministère du Travail; and

(h)  have a plate indicating the rated load of the platform, the total weight of the platform (including the rated load), the manufacturer’s name, the date of manufacture and a reference to the plans submitted. Identification of the welder shall be mentioned for any platform manufactured after 23 April 1980.

(4)  During the hoisting of a worker with a mobile crane:

(a)  the crane shall conform to CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes and its supplement No. 1-1977;

(b)  the platform shall be suspended or held in such a way that:

i.  the slope of the floor does not exceed 1/5 in the worst loading conditions; and

ii.  the flexible suspension members of the platform and the supporting hitch or pin have a minimum safety factor of 10;

(c)  an additional link shall tie the supporting hitch of the platform to a point located above the hook; and

(d)  the mobile crane shall be equipped with an upper limit switch for the hook or with a boom allowing the lifting of the platform at least to 3 m above the highest work level.

(5)  During the hoisting of a worker with a lift truck:

(a)  the lift truck shall conform to CSA Standard B335.1-1977 Low Lift and High Lift Trucks;

(b)  the platform shall encircle the forks and be secured to the apron of the lift truck;

(c)  the total load shall not exceed 50% of the rated load of the lift truck;

(d)  when the platform is equipped with a hoisting control, it shall be possible to stop the lift truck from this control and the latter shall have priority on any other control; and

(e)  when the platform is not equipped with a hoisting control, the operator of the lift truck shall remain at the controls during the work.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.10.7; O.C. 1959-86, s. 22; O.C. 329-94, s. 52; O.C. 35-2001, s. 18.