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Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.37
11.37 (1) Subject to sections 11.39 to 11.41, each hazardous product, other than a hazardous product referred to in paragraph 11.33(c), in a work place and each container in which the hazardous product is contained in a work place shall, if the hazardous product or the container is received from a supplier, (a) in the case where the hazardous product is in a bulk shipment, be accompanied by a supplier label; (b) in the case where the employer has undertaken in writing to the supplier to apply a label to the inner container of the hazardous product, have applied (i) to the outer container a supplier label, and (ii) as soon as possible after the hazardous product is received from the supplier, to the inner container a supplier label; and (c) in any other case, have applied to it a supplier label. (2) Subject to sections 11.39 to 11.41 and 11.44, if a hazardous product, other than a hazardous product referred to in paragraph 11.33(c), is received from a supplier and an employer places the hazardous product in the work place in a container other than the container in which it was received from the supplier, the employer shall apply to the container a supplier label or work place label that discloses the following information: (a) the product identifier; (b) the hazard information in respect of the hazardous product; and (c) a statement indicating that a safety data sheet for the hazardous product is available in the work place. (3) Subject to sections 11.43 and 11.44, no person shall remove, deface, modify or alter the supplier label applied to (a) a hazardous product that is in the work place; or (b) the container of a hazardous product that is in the work place. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, s. 46
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.38
11.38 (1) Subject to sections 11.40 and 11.41, if an employer produces in the work place a hazardous product, other than a fugitive emission, or imports into Canada a hazardous product and brings it into the work place, and the hazardous product is not in a container, the employer shall disclose the following information on a work place label applied to the hazardous product or on a sign posted in a conspicuous place in the work place: (a) the product identifier; (b) the hazard information in respect of the hazardous product; and (c) a statement indicating that a work place safety data sheet for the hazardous product is available in the work place. (2) Subject to sections 11.39 to 11.41, if an employer produces in the work place a hazardous product, other than a fugitive emission, or imports into Canada a hazardous product and brings it into the work place, and the employer places the hazardous product in a container, the employer shall apply to the container a work place label that discloses the information referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c). (3) Subsection (2) does not apply in respect of a hazardous product that is (a) intended for export; or (b) packaged in a container for sale in Canada, if the container is or is in the process of being appropriately labelled for that purpose. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/94-165, s. 43; SOR/2016-141, s. 46
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.39
11.39 Where an employer stores a hazardous product in the work place in a container that has applied to it a supplier label or a work place label, a portable container filled from that container does not have to be labelled in accordance with section 11.37 or 11.38 if (a) the hazardous product is required for immediate use; or (b) the following conditions apply in respect of the hazardous product: (i) it is under the control of and used exclusively by the employee who filled the portable container, (ii) it is used only during the work shift in which the portable container was filled, and (iii) it is clearly identified by a work place label applied to the portable container that discloses the product identifier. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, ss. 47(F), 53
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.40
11.40 An employer shall, in a conspicuous place near a hazardous product, post a sign in respect of the hazardous product that discloses the product identifier if the hazardous product is (a) in a process, reaction or storage vessel; (b) in a continuous-run container; (c) a bulk shipment that is not placed in a container at the work place; or (d) not in a container and stored in bulk. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, s. 48
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.42
11.42 The information disclosed on a sign referred to in subsection 11.38(1), section 11.40 or paragraph 11.45(b) shall be of such a size that it is clearly legible to the employees in the work place. SOR/88-199, s. 12
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.43
11.43 (1) If, in a work place, a label applied to a hazardous product or the container of a hazardous product becomes illegible or is removed from the hazardous product or the container, the employer shall replace the label with a work place label that discloses the following information: (a) the product identifier; (b) the hazard information in respect of the hazardous product; and (c) a statement indicating that a safety data sheet for the hazardous product is available in the work place. (2) An employer shall review the accuracy of the information on a work place label and update it as soon as practicable after new hazard information or significant new data becomes available to the employer. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, s. 50
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.44
11.44 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if an employer has filed a claim for exemption from the requirement to disclose information on a safety data sheet or on a label under subsection 11(2) of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Act , the employer shall disclose, in place of the information that the employer is exempt from disclosing, (a) if there is no final disposition of the proceedings in relation to the claim, the date on which the claim for exemption was filed and the registry number assigned to the claim under section 10 of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations ; and (b) if the final disposition of the proceedings in relation to the claim is that the claim is valid, a statement that an exemption has been granted and the date on which the exemption was granted. (2) If a claim for exemption is in respect of a product identifier, the employer shall, on the safety data sheet or label of the hazardous product, disclose, in place of that product identifier, a code name or code number specified by the employer as the product identifier for that hazardous product. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, s. 52
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.45
11.45 (1) If a hazardous product in the work place is hazardous waste, the employer shall disclose the generic name and hazard information in respect of the hazardous product by (a) applying a label to the hazardous waste or its container; or (b) posting a sign in a conspicuous place near the hazardous waste or its container. (2) The employer shall provide education and training to employees regarding the safe storage and handling of hazardous waste. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/2016-141, s. 52
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 11.46
11.46 For the purposes of subsection 125.2(1) of the Act, a medical professional is (a) a registered nurse registered or licensed under the laws of a province; or (b) a medic. SOR/88-199, s. 12; SOR/94-165, s. 44
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.1
12.1 In this Part, confined space means a storage tank, process vessel, ballast tank or other enclosure not designed or intended for human occupancy, except for the purpose of performing work, (a) that has poor ventilation; (b) in which there may be an oxygen deficient atmosphere; or (c) in which there may be an airborne hazardous substance. ( espace clos ) SOR/88-199, s. 19; SOR/2014-141, s. 14(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.2
(5) The employee referred to in subsection (4) shall be instructed and trained in the procedures and in the use of the protection equipment referred to in subsection (2). (6) Every employee who enters into, exits from or occupies the confined space shall follow the procedures and use the protection equipment referred to in subsection (2). SOR/88-199, s. 19; SOR/94-165, s. 46; SOR/2014-141, s. 7
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.3
12.3 Where conditions in the confined space or the nature of the work to be performed in the confined space are such that subparagraph 12.2(1)(a)(i) and paragraphs 12.2(1)(c), (e) and (f) cannot be complied with, the following procedures shall apply: (a) a qualified person trained in the procedures referred to in subsection 12.2(2) shall be (i) in attendance outside the confined space, (ii) in communication with the person inside the confined space, and (iii) provided with a suitable alarm device for summoning assistance; (b) every person granted access to the confined space shall be provided with and trained in the use of the protection equipment referred to in subsection 12.2(2); (c) every employee entering into, exiting from and occupying the confined space shall wear a safety harness that is securely attached to a life line that (i) is attached to a secure anchor outside the confined space, and (ii) is controlled by the qualified person referred to in paragraph (a); (d) two or more employees shall be in the immediate vicinity of the confined space to assist in the event of an accident or other emergency; and (e) one of the employees referred to in paragraph (d) shall (i) be trained in the emergency procedures referred to in subsection 12.2(2), (ii) be a first aid attendant who has successfully completed a CPR course, and (iii) be provided with the protection equipment and emergency equipment referred to in subsection 12.2(2). SOR/94-165, s. 47
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.4
12.4 Before a confined space is sealed, the person in charge of the area surrounding the confined space shall ascertain that no person is inside the confined space.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.5
12.5 (1) Hot work shall not be performed in a confined space where an explosive or flammable hazardous substance may be present unless a qualified person has determined that the work can be safely performed therein. (2) Where hot work is to be performed in a confined space, (a) a qualified person shall patrol the area surrounding the confined space and maintain therein a fire protection watch until all hazard of fire is passed; and (b) fire extinguishers shall be provided in the area referred to in paragraph (a). SOR/88-199, s. 19; SOR/2014-141, s. 14(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.6
12.6 (1) If a hazardous substance is likely to be produced by hot work in a confined space, (a) the confined space shall be ventilated in accordance with subsection (2); or (b) every employee who enters into, exits from and occupies the confined space shall use respiratory protective equipment that meets the requirements of section 13.7. (2) If the requirements set out in subsection 12.2(1) have been maintained with the use of ventilation equipment, no person shall be granted access to the confined space unless (a) the ventilation equipment is (i) equipped with an alarm that will, if the equipment fails, be activated automatically and be audible or visible to any person in the confined space, or (ii) monitored by an employee who is in constant attendance at the equipment; and (b) in the event of a failure of the ventilation equipment, sufficient time is available for the person to escape from the confined space before (i) the person’s exposure to or the concentration of a hazardous substance in the confined space exceeds the limit prescribed in paragraph 12.2(1)(a), (ii) the concentration of airborne hazardous substances, other than chemical agents, in the confined space is hazardous to the safety or health of the person, or (iii) the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 12.2(1)(c). (3) The employee referred to in subparagraph (2)(a)(ii) shall activate an alarm in the event of a failure of the ventilation equipment. SOR/88-199, s. 19; SOR/2014-141, s. 8 SOR/2022-94, s. 9
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.7
12.7 The written report referred to in subsection 12.2(2) shall be kept by the employer for one year after the date on which the qualified person signs the report.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 12.8
12.8 Where the employer establishes procedures or emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 12.2(2)(b) or (e), he shall keep a copy of them at his place of business nearest to the work place in which the confined space is located.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.1
13.1 Where (a) it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate or control a safety or health hazard in a work place within safe limits, and (b) the use of protection equipment may prevent or reduce injury from that hazard, every person granted access to the work place who is exposed to that hazard shall use the protection equipment prescribed by this Part. SOR/94-165, s. 48(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.2
13.2 All protection equipment (a) shall be designed to protect the person from the hazard for which it is provided; and (b) shall not in itself create a hazard.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.3
13.3 All protection equipment provided by the employer shall (a) be maintained, inspected and tested by a qualified person; and (b) where necessary to prevent a health hazard, be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition by a qualified person.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.4
13.4 Where there is a hazard of head injury in a work place, the employer shall provide protective headwear that meets the standards set out in CSA Standard Z94.1-M1977, Industrial Protective Headwear , the English version of which is dated April 1977, as amended to September 1982, and the French version of which is dated April 1980, as amended to September 1982. SOR/2022-94, s. 11(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.5
13.5 (1) Where there is a hazard of a foot injury or electric shock through footwear in a work place, protective footwear that meets the standards set out in CSA Standard Z195-M1984, Protective Footwear , the English version of which is dated March 1984 and the French version of which is dated December 1984, shall be used. (2) Where there is a hazard of slipping in a work place, non-slip footwear shall be used. SOR/2022-94, s. 11(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.6
13.6 Where there is a hazard of injury to the eyes, face, ears or front of the neck of an employee in a work place, the employer shall provide eye or face protectors that meet the standards set out in CSA Standard Z94.3-M1982, Industrial Eye and Face Protectors , the English version of which is dated May 1982 and the French version of which is dated February 1983. SOR/2022-94, s. 11(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.8
13.8 Where a steel or aluminum self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder has a dent deeper than 1.5 mm and less than 50 mm in major diameter or shows evidence of deep isolated pitting, cracks or splits, the cylinder shall be removed from service until it has been shown to be safe for use by means of a hydrostatic test at a pressure equal to one and one-half times the maximum allowable working pressure. SOR/94-165, s. 50
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.9
13.9 Where there is a hazard of injury or disease to or through the skin in a work place, the employer shall provide to every person granted access to the work place (a) a shield or screen; (b) a cream or barrier lotion to protect the skin; or (c) an appropriate body covering.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.10
13.10 (1) Where a person, other than an employee who is installing or removing a fall-protection system in accordance with the instructions referred to in subsection (5), works from (a) an unguarded structure that is (i) more than 2.4 m above the nearest permanent safe level, (ii) above any moving parts of machinery or any other surface or thing that could cause injury to an employee upon contact, (iii) above an open hopper, vat or pit, or (iv) above water more than 1 m deep, or (b) a ladder at a height of more than 2.4 m above the nearest permanent safe level where, because of the nature of the work, that person can use only one hand to hold onto the ladder, the employer shall provide a fall-protection system. (2) The components of a fall-protection system shall meet the following standards: (a) CSA Standard Z259.1-1976, Fall-Arresting Safety Belts and Lanyards for the Construction and Mining Industries , the English version of which is dated November 1976, as amended to May 1979 and the French version of which is dated April 1980; (b) CSA Standard Z259.2-M1979, Fall-Arresting Devices, Personnel Lowering Devices and Life Lines , the English version of which is dated November 1979 and the French version of which is dated October 1983; and (c) CSA Standard Z259.3-M1978, Lineman’s Body Belt and Lineman’s Safety Strap , the English version of which is dated September 1978, as amended to April 1981, and the French version of which is dated April 1980, as amended to April 1981. (3) The anchor of a fall-protection system shall be capable of withstanding a force of 17.8 kN. (4) A fall-protection system that is used to arrest the fall of a person shall prevent that person (a) from being subjected to a peak fall arrest force greater than 8 kN; and (b) from falling freely for more than 1.2 m. (5) Every employee required to install or remove a fall-protection system in a work place shall be instructed and trained by the employer in the procedures to be followed for the installation or removal of the system. SOR/2022-94, s. 11(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.11
13.11 (1) Where practicable, an emergency escape device that is equipped with a brake mechanism that controls the descent of persons using the device shall be provided in the derrick of a drilling rig or an elevated part of a production facility. (2) The employer shall set out in writing working instructions for the use of the device referred to in subsection (1). (3) The instructions referred to in subsection (2) shall be kept in a conspicuous place on the drilling rig or production facility. (4) An emergency escape device referred to in subsection (1) shall be installed, inspected and maintained by a qualified person.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.12
13.12 (1) Where, in a work place, there is a hazard of drowning, the employer shall provide every person granted access to the work place with (a) a life jacket or personal flotation device that meets the standards set out in the Canadian General Standards Board Standard (i) CAN2-65.7-M80, Life Jackets, Inherently Buoyant Type , dated April 1980, or (ii) 65-GP-11, Standard for: Personal Flotation Devices , dated October 1972; or (b) a safety net or a fall-protection system. (2) Where, in a work place, there is a hazard of drowning, (a) emergency equipment shall be provided and held in readiness; (b) a qualified person to operate all the emergency equipment provided shall be readily available; (c) if appropriate, a powered rescue boat shall be provided and held in readiness; and (d) written emergency procedures shall be prepared by the employer containing (i) a full description of the procedures to be followed and the responsibilities of all persons granted access to the work place, and (ii) the location of any emergency equipment. (3) Where a work place is a wharf, dock, pier, quay or other similar structure, a ladder that extends at least two rungs below water level shall, where reasonably practicable, be installed on the face of the structure every 60 m along its length. SOR/94-165, s. 51(F)
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.13
13.13 Loose-fitting clothing, long hair, dangling accessories, jewellery or other similar items that are likely to be hazardous to the safety or health of an employee in a work place shall not be worn unless they are so tied, covered or otherwise secured as to prevent the hazard.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.14
13.14 Where there is a likelihood that exposure of an employee to extreme temperatures could result in the employee suffering from hypothermia or hyperthermia, protection equipment suitable to protect the employee from the hazard shall be used.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.15
13.15 Where an employee is regularly exposed to a hazard resulting from contact with moving vehicles during his work, he shall wear a high-visibility vest or other high-visibility clothing.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.16
13.16 (1) Subject to subsection (2), every onshore drilling rig shall be equipped with (a) at least one portable fire extinguisher with a 40 BC rating, as defined in the ULC Standard, that is readily accessible from (i) each boiler, (ii) the drill floor or doghouse, (iii) the enclosure for the choke manifold, (iv) every enclosure housing a fuel-fired engine or heating unit, and (v) every welding unit; and (b) at least one portable multipurpose fire extinguisher with an 80 BC rating, as defined in the ULC Standard. (2) Fire protection equipment shall be installed, inspected and maintained for every work place onshore in accordance with the standards set out in Parts 6 and 7 of the National Fire Code. (3) For the purpose of interpreting the standards referred to in subsection (2), “acceptable” means appropriate. (4) Every work place shall be equipped with the fire protection equipment that is appropriate for fighting any class of fire that may occur. (5) No person shall tamper with or activate without cause any fire protection equipment.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.17
13.17 All fire protection equipment shall be (a) inspected by a qualified person at least once a month; and (b) tested, maintained and repaired by a qualified person.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.18
13.18 (1) A record of all protection equipment provided by the employer and requiring maintenance shall be kept for as long as the equipment is in use. (2) The record referred to in subsection (1) shall contain (a) a description of the protection equipment and the date of its acquisition by the employer; (b) the date and result of each inspection and test of the protection equipment; (c) the date and nature of any maintenance work performed on the protection equipment since its acquisition by the employer; and (d) the name of the qualified person who performed the inspection, test, maintenance or repair of the protection equipment.
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations — 13.19
13.19 (1) Every person granted access to the work place who uses protection equipment shall be instructed by the employer in the use of the equipment. (2) Every employee who uses protection equipment shall be instructed and trained in the use, operation and maintenance of the equipment. (3) Every person granted access to a work place shall be instructed in respect of the written emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 13.12(2)(d). (4) The employer shall (a) set out in writing and keep readily available for examination by the employees referred to in subsection (2), the instructions referred to in that subsection; and (b) keep readily available for examination by every person granted access to the work place a copy of the emergency procedures referred to in paragraph 13.12(2)(d).