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

Section 4.3.1 Disposition versions

2015-02-26

4.3.1. An employer must make sure that a vehicle transporting explosives is in good working order and allows for the safe transportation of explosives, in particular in compliance with the following standards:

(a)  the display of safety marks in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286);

(b)  the part of the vehicle containing explosives must be isolated, fireproof, in compliance with section 45 of the Regulation under the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22, r. 1) and locked at all times except during the loading or unloading of explosives;

(c)  the metal parts likely to come into contact with explosives or their wrapping during transportation must be covered with a material to prevent such contact;

(d)  the installation of a tracking and communication system, for a vehicle carrying 2,000 kg or more of explosives, that makes it possible at all times to locate the vehicle and to communicate with its driver. The employer must make sure that a person is in charge of locating and communicating with the driver at all times during the transportation of explosives, as well as alerting police services in case of emergency.

The tracking and communication system provided for in subparagraph d must be installed not later than 26 February, 2018.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.3.1; O.C. 1959-86, s. 40; O.C. 57-2015, s. 17.

2012-09-01

4.3.1. Vehicles used for the transportation of explosives must be used solely for that purpose and must be in perfect working order. The load carried must not exceed the maximum load recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.3.1; O.C. 1959-86, s. 40.