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Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 134
Atmosphere 134 (1) Every employer must ensure, if feasible, in respect of every occupied confined space at a workplace under its control — and every area whose atmosphere may be affected by, or may affect, the atmosphere in an occupied confined space — that (a) no person’s exposure to a hazardous substance in the atmosphere exceeds the threshold limit value for that substance, as adjusted if necessary to reflect the length of time the person is in the confined space or area, or the biological exposure index for that substance, without regard to any protection that may be afforded to the person through the use of personal protective equipment; (b) the concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere is not less than 19.5% and not more than 22.5%; and (c) the concentration of any other flammable, explosive or combustible substance in the atmosphere is less than 10% of its lower explosive limit. Testing (2) The employer must ensure that a competent person conducts atmospheric testing, and records the results, at times and frequencies appropriate to the hazards in the atmosphere, including (a) before each time the confined space becomes occupied, unless the atmosphere in the space was, while the space was unoccupied, continuously monitored for any accumulation of contaminants that could pose an immediate threat to life or that could interfere with a person’s ability to escape unaided from the space and that monitoring shows no irregularities; (b) after any change in the work or to the confined space that may affect its atmosphere; and (c) in any case, no less frequently than every 12 hours while the confined space remains occupied. Testing from outside (3) The employer must ensure that the competent person does not enter the confined space to carry out testing unless they have first carried out preliminary testing of its atmosphere from outside the space. Continuous monitoring (4) In addition to the testing required under subsection (2), the employer must ensure that the atmosphere in the confined space is continuously monitored for any accumulation of contaminants that could pose an immediate threat to life or that could interfere with a person’s ability to escape unaided from the confined space and must ensure that all persons in the space are alerted to any such an accumulation with sufficient warning to be able to exit the space safely. Lifeline (5) If it is not feasible to comply with subsection (1), the employer must ensure that every person in the confined space who wears a full body harness in accordance with paragraph 133 (1)(b) has securely attached to it a lifeline that is secured outside the confined space and is monitored and controlled by an attendant, unless the risk of using the lifeline would pose a greater risk to the person than not using it.
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Attendants 135 (1) Every employer must ensure that attendants are stationed outside and near all entrances to each confined space at a workplace under its control while the space is occupied to (a) maintain a record of all persons entering and exiting the confined space and communicate that information among themselves; (b) maintain communication with and monitor the safety of persons in the confined space; and (c) provide emergency assistance to persons in the confined space and summon additional assistance if needed. Means of communication (2) The employer must ensure that attendants are provided with a means of communicating continuously with persons in the confined space, of communicating with other attendants at the confined space and of summoning additional assistance. No entry (3) Attendants must not enter the confined space. No other duties (4) The employer must ensure that attendants are not assigned any duties beyond those referred to in subsection (1) while stationed outside a confined space. Multiple entrances (5) If a single attendant is responsible for monitoring more than one entrance to a confined space, the employer must ensure that they are stationed in the location that best allows them to perform their duties in respect of each of those entrances.
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Instruction and training 136 (1) The instruction and training that every employer must provide to employees whose work relates to confined spaces at a workplace under its control, including employees whose work involves entering, evaluating, attending at, supervising persons in or carrying out emergency response procedures in relation to a confined space, includes (a) training on the legislation applicable to confined spaces, including as it pertains to rights and duties; (b) training on the identification of confined spaces; (c) training on and practice in the assessment of risks associated with confined spaces, including the particular risks of carrying out hot work in confined spaces; (d) training on the issuance and use of work permits for the occupation of confined spaces; (e) an overview of the operation of personal gas monitoring devices; (f) training on atmospheric testing, including practice in selecting appropriate testing methods and equipment; (g) training on methods to safely ventilate or remove unwanted substances from confined spaces; (h) training on the measures required under paragraphs 133 (1)(d) and (g) for isolating energy and substances; (i) training on methods of emergency response; and (j) training on and practice in the selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment and rescue equipment in a confined space. Frequency (2) The training required under subsection (1) must be provided to every employee before the first time they do any work relating to confined spaces at the workplace and then at least once every three years. Emergency response (3) The employer must also provide any employee who may be required to carry out emergency response procedures in relation to a confined space with training and instruction in (a) appropriate emergency response procedures for that confined space; and (b) first aid at a level appropriate to the types of situations that may arise in that confined space.
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Completion of work 137 Every employer must ensure that, once work in a confined space at a workplace under its control is complete, a competent person verifies that all persons have left the confined space and all tools, equipment and other material not intended to remain in the confined space have been removed.
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Risks 138 The risks arising from hot work are prescribed risks for the purpose of paragraph 210.02(2)(a) of the Act.
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Work permit 139 (1) A work permit is required for all hot work carried out at a workplace. Content — circumstances (2) The circumstances referred to in paragraph 53 (1)(e) that must be set out in the work permit include (a) the location where the hot work is to be carried out, in particular, relative to any areas referred to in subsection 26 (2); (b) the presence of any flammable, explosive or combustible material; and (c) the presence of any material that could produce toxic or flammable vapours. Content — procedures (3) The work procedures referred to in paragraph 53 (1)(f) that must be set out in the work permit must identify, among other things, the tools and equipment to be used in carrying out the hot work.
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Definitions 141 The following definitions apply in this Part. electrical hazard means a danger of electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn or blast injury resulting from contact with electrical equipment or failure of that equipment. ( risque associé à l’électricité ) hazardous energy means any energy that can harm a person. ( énergie dangereuse ) limited approach boundary means (a) in respect of an exposed energized electrical conductor, (i) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 2 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the conductor’s voltage in column 1, and (ii) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 2 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the conductor’s voltage in column 1; and (b) in respect of an exposed energized circuit part, (i) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 3 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the part’s voltage in column 1, and (ii) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 3 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the part’s voltage in column 1. ( seuil d’approche limite ) restricted approach boundary , in respect of an exposed energized electrical conductor or circuit part, means (a) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 4 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the conductor’s or part’s voltage in column 1; and (b) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 4 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the conductor’s or part’s voltage in column 1. ( seuil d’approche restrictif )
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electrical hazard means a danger of electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn or blast injury resulting from contact with electrical equipment or failure of that equipment. ( risque associé à l’électricité )
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hazardous energy means any energy that can harm a person. ( énergie dangereuse )
Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — (a)
limited approach boundary means (a) in respect of an exposed energized electrical conductor, (i) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 2 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the conductor’s voltage in column 1, and (ii) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 2 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the conductor’s voltage in column 1; and (b) in respect of an exposed energized circuit part, (i) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 3 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the part’s voltage in column 1, and (ii) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 3 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the part’s voltage in column 1. ( seuil d’approche limite )
Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Area Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — (a)
restricted approach boundary , in respect of an exposed energized electrical conductor or circuit part, means (a) if it is part of an alternating current system, the distance set out in column 4 of Schedule 1 that corresponds to the conductor’s or part’s voltage in column 1; and (b) if it is part of a direct current system, the distance set out in column 4 of Schedule 2 that corresponds to the conductor’s or part’s voltage in column 1. ( seuil d’approche restrictif )
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Occupational health and safety program 142 Exposure to hazardous energy, including as a result of the unexpected start-up of any equipment, machine, device or system or as a result of contact with or a failure of electrical equipment, is a prescribed risk for the purpose of paragraph 210.02(2)(a) of the Act and every occupational health and safety program must (a) set out, for each piece of equipment, machine, device and system at the workplace that may present such a risk, (i) the nomenclature by which it is to be identified, which must be consistent with any associated design documents, (ii) detailed procedures for de-energizing it and isolating its energy source using an energy-isolating device at all possible locations, both local and remote, and (iii) detailed procedures for verifying and testing that the de-energization and isolation are complete; (b) set out detailed procedures for securing and removing lockout devices and for affixing tags or signs to those devices; (c) set out the method by which persons in the vicinity of any equipment, machine, device or system are to be notified of its lockout; (d) set out procedures for the orderly transfer of control of lockout devices between outgoing and incoming employees during shift or personnel changes; (e) set out measures for ensuring that, before any equipment, machine, device or system that has been locked out is re-energized, all persons are clear of — and have been instructed to remain clear of — the area in which they would be at risk of exposure to hazardous energy; (f) set out procedures for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment and circuits, including the selection of appropriate testing equipment, having regard to the electrical code to which the workplace is designed; (g) set out procedures for maintaining the integrity of any electrical equipment’s insulation and its enclosure; (h) set out procedures for all work involving hazardous energy, including in relation to (i) the selection of appropriate tools, (ii) the use of personal protective equipment and other protective devices, and (iii) communication with persons in the vicinity of the location where the work is being carried out to ensure the safe coordination of the work with other activities; (i) identify the limited approach boundaries and restricted approach boundaries that apply to all locations at the workplace where shock hazards exist; (j) identify the arc flash boundary for every piece of electrical equipment at the workplace that gives rise to an arc flash hazard; (k) address the number of persons, including electrical safety watchers, needed to safely carry out electrical work and the competencies those persons must meet; (l) set out procedures for carrying out work involving multiple power systems, if applicable; (m) set out procedures for responding to emergencies involving hazardous energy, including with respect to the use of emergency equipment; and (n) address precautions to be taken with respect to battery rooms.
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Work permit 143 A work permit is required for all work at a workplace that presents a risk of exposing any person to hazardous energy, including any work carried out closer to an exposed energized electrical conductor or circuit part than the applicable limited approach boundary or restricted approach boundary.
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Hose lines 146 Every employer must ensure that all hose lines for conveying flammable gas or oxygen from supply piping or compressed gas cylinders to torches at a workplace under its control have threads that conform to Compressed Gas Association standard CGA V-1, Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections .
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Compressed gas cylinders 147 (1) Every employer must ensure that all compressed gas cylinders at a workplace under its control, and all equipment used with them, including regulators, automatic reducing valves, gauges and hose lines are compatible for use with one another, as indicated in the manufacturers’ specifications. Use with different gas (2) The employer must ensure that no equipment referred to in subsection (1) that is provided for use with a compressed gas cylinder containing a particular gas or group of gases is used at a workplace under its control with a compressed gas cylinder containing a different gas, unless that use is approved by the persons who supplied the compressed gas cylinder and the equipment. Cylinder connections and valves (3) The employer must ensure, with respect to every compressed gas cylinder at a workplace under its control, that (a) the cylinder’s connections to piping, regulators and other components are kept sufficiently tight to prevent leakage; and (b) the cylinder’s valves are kept closed at all times unless (i) gas is flowing from the cylinder, (ii) the gas in the cylinder is maintaining pressure in a supply line, or (iii) the cylinder is on standby during and between operations using gas and is not left unattended.
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Portable compressed gas cylinders 148 (1) Every employer must ensure that all portable compressed gas cylinders at a workplace under its control (a) are not (i) rolled on their sides, (ii) subjected to rough handling, or (iii) moved using a lifting magnet or sling; (b) are protected from (i) exposure to corrosive materials or corrosion-aiding substances, (ii) exposure to excessive heat or fire, and (iii) falling and impact; (c) if they are not equipped with appropriate lifting mechanisms, are lifted only while held by a suitable cradle, platform or other device; (d) are transported in a manner that will prevent damage to them and their components, including by (i) being fastened securely in an upright position, unless designed for transport in another orientation, and (ii) having in place a protective cap or other means of preventing damage to their valves; and (e) are stored (i) securely in place, using securing devices capable of withstanding a fire, (ii) in a well-ventilated storage area where the cylinders are not exposed to temperature extremes, in accordance with the specifications of the cylinder manufacturer and the person who supplied the gas, (iii) with the cylinders grouped by type of gas and the groups arranged having regard to the gases they contain, (iv) with full and empty cylinders separated, (v) at a safe distance from all operations that produce flames, sparks or molten metal or that would result in excessive heating of the cylinder, and (vi) with all protective devices with which they are equipped in place. Signage (2) The employer must ensure that signs are posted in a conspicuous place in each storage area in which portable compressed gas cylinders are stored, indicating the names of the gases stored.
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Employer obligations 149 (1) The risks associated with abrasive blasting, high-pressure washing or any similar operation are prescribed risks for the purpose of paragraph 210.02(2)(a) of the Act and every employer must, if such an operation is carried out at a workplace under its control, ensure that (a) every enclosure and other work area in which the operation is carried out is identified by warning signs or similar means; (b) only employees who are necessary for the operation are permitted in the enclosure or other work area in which the operation is carried out; and (c) every enclosure is provided with exhaust ventilation and makeup air to reduce the exposure of persons inside the enclosure, if applicable, to air contaminants and prevent the uncontrolled release of air contaminants from the enclosure. Definition of enclosure (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), enclosure means a temporarily or permanently contained work area in which abrasive blasting, high-pressure washing or any similar operation is carried out, and includes an unoccupied contained work area in which such an operation is carried out by a person located outside that area.
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Definition of activity involving an explosive 150 In this Part, activity involving an explosive includes the storage, handling, transportation, preparation or use of an explosive.
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Occupational health and safety program 151 The risks associated with the carrying out of activities involving an explosive are prescribed risks for the purpose of paragraph 210.02(2)(a) of the Act and the occupational health and safety program in respect of a workplace at which those activities may be carried out must (a) address the designation of areas in which those activities may be carried out; (b) set out procedures respecting (i) the loading and recovery of explosives, including measures to be taken prior to loading and recovery to address stray electrical energy and radiofrequency, (ii) the secure storage of explosives, including their protection from heat, impact and electrical charge, (iii) the selection and use of appropriate tools, including non-sparking tools, (iv) the management of misfires, and (v) the disposal of waste explosive materials; and (c) address the possible effects of weather conditions on the activities.
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Work permit 152 A work permit is required for any activity involving an explosive that is carried out at a workplace.
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Employer obligations 153 (1) Every employer must ensure, with respect to each workplace under its control, that (a) only competent persons designated by the employer are involved in any activity involving an explosive or have access to explosives; (b) only persons who are directly involved in the activity are permitted in the area in which it is carried out; (c) the quantity of explosives stored at the workplace is kept to a minimum and does not, in any event, exceed 75 kg unless otherwise authorized by the Chief Safety Officer; (d) detonators are not stored with any other explosive other than a detonator of the same type; (e) containers in which explosives are stored are (i) constructed to safely contain the explosives during all potential emergencies, or (ii) constructed and located in a manner that allows them to be safely jettisoned in an emergency; and (f) a competent person maintains and keeps in a readily accessible location a register of all explosives stored, removed from storage, used, misfired, destroyed or transferred outside the workplace, setting out (i) the competent person’s name, (ii) the name of the person who stored, removed, used, destroyed or transferred the explosive, (iii) the date of the storage, removal, use, destruction or transfer, (iv) the type and amount of explosive stored, removed, used, misfired, destroyed or transferred, and (v) particulars of the explosive’s use, intended use, destruction or transfer. Retention of register (2) The employer must retain the register referred to in paragraph (1)(f) for at least two years after the last day on which information is recorded in it.
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Definitions 154 The following definitions apply in this Part. fugitive emission means a hazardous product in any form that escapes into the workplace from processing equipment, emission control equipment or a product. ( émission fugitive ) hazardous waste means a hazardous product that is intended to be recycled, recovered or disposed of. ( résidu dangereux ) product identifier , in respect of a hazardous substance, including a hazardous product, means its brand name, chemical name, common name, generic name or trade name. ( identificateur de produit )
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fugitive emission means a hazardous product in any form that escapes into the workplace from processing equipment, emission control equipment or a product. ( émission fugitive )
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hazardous waste means a hazardous product that is intended to be recycled, recovered or disposed of. ( résidu dangereux )