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Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.16
13.16 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where it is necessary to remove a machine guard from a machine in order to perform repair or maintenance work on the machine, no person shall perform the repair or maintenance work unless the machine has been locked out in accordance with a written lock out procedure provided by the employer. (2) If it is not feasible to lock out a machine referred to in subsection (1) in order to perform repair or maintenance work on the machine, the work may be performed if (a) the person performing the work follows written instructions provided by the employer that will ensure that any hazard to that person is not significantly greater than it would be if the machine had been locked out; and (b) the person performing the work (i) obtains a written authorization from the employer each time the work is performed, and (ii) performs the work under the direct supervision of a qualified person. SOR/2019-246, s. 88
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.17
13.17 A copy of the instructions referred to in section 13.16 shall be kept readily available by the employer for the information of persons who perform repair and maintenance work on his machines. SOR/2019-246, s. 89(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.18
13.18 Abrasive wheels shall be (a) used only on machines equipped with machine guards, (b) mounted between flanges, and (c) operated in accordance with sections 4 to 6 of CSA Standard B173.5-1979, Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels , dated February, 1979. SOR/88-632, s. 56(F) SOR/2022-94, s. 5(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.19
13.19 A bench grinder shall be equipped with a work rest or other device that (a) prevents the work piece from jamming between the abrasive wheel and the wheel guard; and (b) does not make contact with the abrasive wheel at any time.
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.20
13.20 Equipment used in the mechanical transmission of power shall be guarded in accordance with sections 7 to 10 of ANSI Standard ANSI B15.1-1972, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus , dated July, 1972.
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.21
13.21 Woodworking machinery shall be guarded in accordance with clause 3.3 of CSA Standard Z114-M1977, Safety Code for the Woodworking Industry , dated March, 1977. SOR/2022-94, s. 5(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 13.22
13.22 Punch presses shall meet the standards set out in CSA Standard Z142-1976, Code for the Guarding of Punch Presses at Point of Operation , dated February, 1976. SOR/2022-94, s. 5(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.1
14.1 In this Part, materials handling equipment means equipment, including its supporting structures, auxiliary equipment and rigging devices, used to transport, lift, move or position persons, materials, goods or things and includes mobile equipment used to lift, hoist or position persons, but does not include an elevating device that is permanently installed in a building; ( appareil de manutention ) motorized hand-rider truck means motorized materials handling equipment that is designed to be controlled by a walking or onboard operator; ( chariot à conducteur porté ou accompagnant ) operator means a person who controls the operation of motorized or manual, materials handling equipment and who has received or is receiving instructions and training in respect of the procedures referred to in subsection 14.23(1) or (3) as the case may be; ( opérateur ) safe working load means the maximum load that the motorized or manual materials handling equipment is designed and constructed to handle or support safely under particular operating conditions; ( charge de travail admissible ) signaller means a person instructed by an employer to direct, by means of visual or auditory signals, the safe movement and operation of motorized materials handling equipment. ( signaleur ) SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 90
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materials handling equipment means equipment, including its supporting structures, auxiliary equipment and rigging devices, used to transport, lift, move or position persons, materials, goods or things and includes mobile equipment used to lift, hoist or position persons, but does not include an elevating device that is permanently installed in a building; ( appareil de manutention )
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motorized hand-rider truck means motorized materials handling equipment that is designed to be controlled by a walking or onboard operator; ( chariot à conducteur porté ou accompagnant )
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operator means a person who controls the operation of motorized or manual, materials handling equipment and who has received or is receiving instructions and training in respect of the procedures referred to in subsection 14.23(1) or (3) as the case may be; ( opérateur )
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safe working load means the maximum load that the motorized or manual materials handling equipment is designed and constructed to handle or support safely under particular operating conditions; ( charge de travail admissible )
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signaller means a person instructed by an employer to direct, by means of visual or auditory signals, the safe movement and operation of motorized materials handling equipment. ( signaleur )
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.2
14.2 This Part does not apply in respect of (a) subject to subsection 14.4(4), the use and operation of motor vehicles on public roads; (b) the use and operation of tackle regulated pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act in the loading or unloading of ships; or (c) the underground workings of mines. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.3
14.3 (1) Motorized and manual materials handling equipment shall, if feasible, be so designed and constructed that if there is a failure of any part of the materials handling equipment, that failure will not result in loss of control of the materials handling equipment or create a hazardous condition. (2) All glass and other transparent materials used in doors, windows and other parts of motorized materials handling equipment shall be of a type that does not shatter into sharp or dangerous pieces on impact. (3) Subject to subsection 14.51(1), an employer shall ensure that the onboard operator’s compartment in, or position on, motorized materials handling equipment provides adequate adjustability of range to accommodate properly the operator for the work that is required to be done. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 91
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.4
14.4 (1) If motorized materials handling equipment is used under such circumstances that there is a risk that the on board operator of the equipment could be struck by a falling object or shifting load, the employer shall equip the motorized materials handling equipment with a protective structure of such a design, construction and strength that it will, under all foreseeable conditions, prevent the penetration of the object or load into the compartment or position occupied by the operator. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a motorized hand-rider truck unless there is a risk of its operator being struck by a falling object or shifting load. (3) A protective structure referred to in subsection (1) shall be (a) constructed of non-combustible or fire-resistant material; and (b) designed to permit quick exit from the motorized materials handling equipment in an emergency. (4) If there is a risk that materials, goods or things could shift and endanger employees in a motor vehicle acquired after July 1, 1995 and having a gross vehicle weight of less than 4 500 kg, the employer shall install a bulkhead or other means to protect the employees. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 92
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.5
14.5 Where during the loading or unloading of motorized materials handling equipment the load will pass over the operator’s compartment or position, the operator shall not occupy that compartment in, or position on, the equipment unless it is equipped with a protective structure required under section 14.4. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.6
14.6 (1) Subject to subsection 14.51(2), where motorized materials handling equipment is used in circumstances where it may turn over, it shall be fitted with a rollover protection device that meets the standards set out in CSA Standard B352-M1980, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Agricultural, Construction, Earthmoving, Forestry, Industrial, and Mining Machines , the English version of which is dated September 1980 and the French version of which is dated April 1991, as amended from time to time, and that will prevent the operator of the motorized materials handling equipment from being trapped or crushed under the equipment if it does turn over. (2) Subject to subsection 14.51(1), all motorized materials handling equipment used in circumstances described in subsection (1) shall be fitted with (a) seat-belts; and (b) restraining devices preventing the displacement of the battery if the equipment turns over. SOR/88-632, s. 57(F); SOR/94-263, s. 52; SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 93(F) SOR/2022-94, s. 5(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.7
14.7 Where motorized materials handling equipment is used under conditions where a seat-belt or shoulder-type strap restraining device is likely to contribute to the safety of the operator or passengers, the materials handling equipment shall be equipped with such a belt or device. SOR/88-68, s. 14; SOR/94-263, s. 53(F); SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 94(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.8
14.8 (1) If a fuel tank, compressed gas cylinder or other container or any associated assembly mounted on motorized materials handling equipment contains a hazardous substance, the employer shall ensure that the tank, cylinder, container or assembly is (a) so located or guarded that under all conditions it is not hazardous to the health or safety of an employee who is required to operate or ride on the materials handling equipment; (b) connected to fuel overflow and vent pipes that are so located that fuel spills and vapours cannot be (i) ignited by hot exhaust pipes or other hot or sparking parts, or (ii) hazardous to the health or safety of an employee who is required to operate or ride on the materials handling equipment; and (c) labelled on its servicing caps or covers as to its contents. (2) Subject to subsection 14.51(2), the installation, operation and maintenance of propane fuelled motorized materials handling equipment shall be in accordance with the Canadian Gas Association Standard CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91, Propane Installation Code , dated 1991, as amended from time to time. SOR/96-400, s. 1; SOR/2002-208, s. 28
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.9
14.9 (1) Motorized materials handling equipment that is regularly used outdoors shall be fitted with a roof or other structure that will protect the operator from exposure to any weather condition that is likely to be hazardous to the operator’s health or safety. (2) Where the heat produced by motorized materials handling equipment results in a temperature above 26°C in the compartment or position occupied by that operator, the area shall be protected from the heat by an insulated barrier. SOR/96-400, s. 1; SOR/2002-208, s. 41 SOR/2019-246, s. 95(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.10
14.10 Subject to subsection 14.51(1), an employer shall ensure that all motorized materials handling equipment in use is designed and constructed so that any employee required to operate or ride on it will not be injured or its control will not be impaired by any vibration, jolting or uneven movement of the materials handling equipment. SOR/88-632, s. 58; SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.11
14.11 Subject to subsection 14.51(1), the design and arrangement of displays and controls and the design and layout of the operator’s compartment or position on all motorized materials handling equipment shall not hinder or prevent its operator from operating the equipment and shall, if feasible, maximize its operator’s ability to collect, comprehend and process information necessary for the safe use of the equipment. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 96
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.12
14.12 (1) An employer shall equip motorized materials handling equipment that is used for transporting or handling flammable substances with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. (2) A fire extinguisher referred to in subsection (1) shall (a) have not less than a 5 B, C rating as defined in the National Fire Code; (b) meet the standards set out in section 6.2 of the National Fire Code; and (c) be so located that it is readily accessible to the operator of the motorized materials handling equipment while the operator is in the operating position. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to motorized materials handling equipment that is used exclusively within a building that has the fire extinguishers required by Part XVII. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.13
14.13 (1) Subject to subsection 14.51(1), an employer shall ensure that all motorized materials handling equipment has a safe means of entering and exiting (a) the work area of the operator; and (b) any other place on the equipment to which an employee requires regular access. (2) A safe means referred to in subsection (1) shall take into account the employee’s body dimensions while wearing personal protective equipment and shall not require the employee to jump from the motorized materials handling equipment. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 97(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.14
14.14 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where motorized materials handling equipment is used by an employee in a work place at night or at any time when the level of lighting within the work place is less than 10 lx, the materials handling equipment shall be fitted with (a) warning lights on the front and rear that are visible from a distance of not less than 100 m; and (b) lighting that ensures the safe operation of the equipment. (2) No motorized materials handling equipment shall be used at night on a route that is used by other vehicles unless it is fitted with such lights as are required under the laws of the province in which the equipment is used. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.15
14.15 All motorized materials handling equipment shall be fitted with braking, steering and other control systems that (a) are capable of controlling and stopping its movement and that of any hoist, bucket or other part of the equipment; and (b) respond reliably and quickly to moderate effort on the part of the employee controlling them. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.16
14.16 (1) Motorized materials handling equipment that is used in an area occupied by employees and that travels (a) forward at speeds in excess of 8 km/h shall be fitted with a horn or other similar audible warning device; and (b) in reverse shall, subject to subsection 14.51(1), be fitted with a horn or other similar audible warning device that automatically operates while it travels in reverse. (2) Where an audible warning device referred to in subsection (1) cannot be clearly heard above the noise of the motorized materials handling equipment and any surrounding noise, does not allow enough time for a person to avoid the danger in question or does not otherwise provide adequate warning, other visual, audible or tactile warning devices or methods shall be used so that adequate warning is provided. (3) Where the use of an audible warning device referred to in subsection (1) would result in night-time noise levels in excess of those allowed by a municipal by-law applicable where the motorized material handling equipment is used, visual or tactile warning devices or methods may be used at night if such devices or methods provide an adequate warning. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.17
14.17 Where motorized materials handling equipment cannot be operated safely in reverse unless it is fitted with sufficient rear-view mirrors, it shall be so fitted. SOR/88-632, s. 59(F); SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.18
14.18 Subject to subsection 14.51(2), the design, construction, operation and maintenance of guided industrial vehicles shall meet the standards set out in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard ASME B56.5-1993, Safety Standard for Guided Industrial Vehicles and Automated Functions of Manned Industrial Vehicles , dated 1993, as amended from time to time. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.19
14.19 Subject to subsection 14.51(2), the design, construction, operation and maintenance of each conveyor, cableway or other similar motorized materials handling equipment shall meet the standards set out in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard ASME B20.1-1993, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment , dated 1993, as amended from time to time. SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.20
14.20 (1) Before motorized or manual materials handling equipment is used for the first time in a work place, the employer shall set out in writing instructions on the inspection, testing and maintenance of that materials handling equipment. (2) Instructions referred to in subsection (1) shall specify the nature and frequency of inspections, testing and maintenance. (3) The inspection, testing and maintenance referred to in subsection (1) shall be performed by a qualified person who (a) complies with the instructions referred to in that subsection; and (b) makes and signs a report of each inspection, test or maintenance work performed by the qualified person. (4) A report referred to in paragraph (3)(b) shall (a) include the date of the inspection, testing or maintenance performed by the qualified person; (b) identify the materials handling equipment that was inspected, tested or maintained; and (c) set out the safety observations of the qualified person. (5) The employer shall keep at the work place at which the motorized or manual materials handling equipment is located a copy of (a) the instructions referred to in subsection (1) for as long as the materials handling equipment is in use; and (b) the report referred to in paragraph (3)(b) for a period of one year after the report is signed. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 98(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.21
14.21 Mobile cranes shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements of section 5 of CSA Standard Z150-1974, Safety Code for Mobile Cranes , dated 1974, and its supplement Z150S1-1977 entitled Supplement 1-1977 to CSA Standard Z150-1974 Safety Code for Mobile Cranes , published in 1977. SOR/88-632, s. 60(F); SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2022-94, s. 5(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.22
14.22 (1) Every employer whose employees maintain or repair motorized materials handling equipment equipped with split rim wheels shall set out in writing instructions for those employees on the maintenance and repair of those wheels. (2) Instructions referred to in subsection (1) shall include instructions on training, inspection, installation, guarding, compatibility of parts used and repairs relating to the assembling and disassembling of split rim wheels. (3) The employer shall keep a copy of the instructions referred to in subsection (1) at the work place in which the motorized materials handling equipment referred to in that subsection is kept for as long as the equipment is in use. SOR/88-632, s. 61(F); SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 99(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.23
14.23 (1) Subject to subsection (2), every employer shall ensure that every operator of motorized materials handling equipment has been instructed and trained in the procedures to be followed for (a) its inspection; (b) its fuelling; and (c) its safe and proper use, in accordance with any instructions provided by the manufacturer and taking into account the conditions of the work place in which the operator will operate the materials handling equipment. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an employer with respect to an operator who, under the direct supervision of a qualified person, is being instructed and trained in the use of motorized materials handling equipment or in the procedures referred to in that subsection. (3) An employer shall ensure that every operator of manual materials handling equipment receives on-the-job training by a qualified person on the procedures to be followed for (a) its inspection; and (b) its safe and proper use, in accordance with any instructions of the manufacturer and taking into account the conditions of the work place in which the operator will operate the manual materials handling equipment and the operator’s physical capabilities. (4) Every employer shall keep a written record, in respect of an operator, of any instruction or training referred to in subsection (1) for as long as the operator remains in the employer’s employment. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2019-246, s. 101(F) SOR/2021-122, s. 9
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.24
14.24 No employer shall require an employee to operate motorized or manual materials handling equipment unless the employee (a) is an operator; and (b) where the laws of the province in which the equipment is operated require an operator’s licence, possesses an operator’s licence issued by any province. SOR/88-632, s. 62(F); SOR/96-400, s. 1
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.25
14.25 No employer shall require an operator to operate motorized materials handling equipment unless the operator (a) is directed by a signaller; or (b) has an unobstructed view of the area in which the equipment is to be operated. SOR/88-632, s. 63; SOR/96-400, s. 1; SOR/2009-147, s. 8(F)
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations — 14.26
14.26 (1) Every employer who wishes to use signals to direct the movement of motorized materials handling equipment shall establish a single code of signals to be used by signallers in all of the employer’s work places. (2) Subject to subsection (3), signals from the code referred to in subsection (1) shall be given by a signaller, who may use only those signals. (3) A signal to stop given by any person granted access to the work place by the employer shall be obeyed by an operator. (4) No signaller shall perform duties other than signalling while the motorized materials handling equipment under the signaller’s direction is in operation. (5) Where any movement of motorized materials handling equipment that is directed by a signaller poses a risk to the safety of any person, the signaller shall not give the signal to move until that person is warned of, or protected from, the risk. (6) Where the operator of any motorized materials handling equipment does not understand a signal, the operator shall consider that signal to be a stop signal. SOR/96-400, s. 1 SOR/2021-122, s. 10