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

Section 309 Disposition versions

2023-07-25

309. Rescue plan: A rescue plan, which includes the equipment and methods to rapidly rescue any worker performing work in a confined space, must be developed.

The equipment required by a rescue plan and any accessories must be

(1)  adapted to the intended use and to the specific conditions of the work and the confined space;

(2)  inspected and kept in good order;

(3)  present and easily accessible near the confined space for a rapid intervention.

The rescue plan must include a call and communication protocol to initiate rescue operations. In addition, a specific person must be appointed in the rescue plan to direct the rescue operations.

The workers who are assigned to the application of rescue operations must have received training developed by a qualified person, including techniques for avoiding endangering their safety and that of other workers.

The rescue plan must be tested with exercises that allow in particular workers to become familiar with their role, the communication protocol and the use of the rescue equipment concerned.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 309; O.C. 43-2023, s. 10.

2012-09-01

309. Rescue procedure: A rescue procedure making it possible to rapidly assist any worker performing work in an enclosed area shall be established and tested.

Such a procedure shall be implemented as soon as any situation so requires.

This procedure shall provide for the necessary rescue equipment. It may also make provision for a team of rescuers, an evacuation plan, alarm and communications devices, personal protective equipment, safety harnesses, lifelines, a first aid kit with emergency equipment as well as recovery equipment.

O.C. 885-2001, s. 309.