S-2.1, r. 13 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety

Section 178 Disposition versions

2023-07-27

178. Residual risks: When risks remain after appropriate means of protection have been implemented, or when it is foreseeable that the effect of installing a means of protection on a machine will render the function for which it was designed reasonably impractical, the residual risks must be identified and measures to control and reduce them must be taken, including in particular

(1)  working procedures and methods for the safe use of the machine that are consistent with the expected proficiency of the workers using the machine or of other persons who may be exposed to the machine’s danger zone;

(2)  the training required for the safe use of the machine;

(3)  the identification of all personal protective equipment the wearing of which is necessary when using the machine, including the information and training required to use that equipment;

(4)  the disclosure of sufficient information, including warnings, about the residual risks.

The measures to control and reduce residual risks must be determined by taking into account the manufacturer’s instruction manual or, where applicable, the elements specified by an engineer pursuant to section 174 and trade practice.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 178; O.C. 1112-2023, s. 3.

2012-09-01

178. Adjustable protector: An adjustable protector is one that shall be adjusted to the material in order to isolate the worker from the danger zone completely and at all times.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 178.