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

Section 4.2.3 Disposition versions

2015-02-26

4.2.3. In addition to holding a general permit, a candidate for a shot-firer’s certificate must

(a)  be 18 years of age and older;

(b)  provide a document certifying that the candidate’s character, knowledge and experience make the candidate competent to handle explosives; and

(c)  pass the written examination prepared by the Commission with a mark of at least 80%.

Unless the Commission has suspended or revoked the certificate it issued to the shot-firer, a shot-firer holding a certificate issued by a competent authority in another province or a territory of Canada and recognized by the Commission as equivalent to the certificate issued under this Division is not required to undergo the examination provided for in subparagraph c of the first paragraph.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.2.3; O.C. 1959-86, s. 34; O.C. 1279-98, s. 2; O.C. 57-2015, s. 14.

2012-09-01

4.2.3. The candidate for a shot-firer’s certificate shall:

(a)  be at least 18 years old;

(b)  supply written proof that his character, knowledge and experience make him competent to handle explosives; and

(c)  pass the written examination set by the Commission with a minimum mark of 80%.

Workers holding a Newfoundland blaster safety certificate level II and III are exempted from subparagraph c of the first paragraph, subject to the Newfoundland and Labrador-Québec Agreement on Labour Mobility and Recognition of Qualifications, Skills and Work Experience in the Construction Industry.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.2.3; O.C. 1959-86, s. 34; O.C. 1279-98, s. 2.