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Online Ladder Safety Training - BC Legislation
British Columbia Ladder Safety
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4.61 Elevated walkways must be at least 50 cm (20 in) wide, and safe access to walkways must be provided by means of stairs, ramps or fixed ladders.
Division 2 – Ladders
(d) WCB Standard LDR 1, Job Built Ladders, 2004. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 422/2004, effective January 1, 2005.]
A ladder, window cleaner's belt, work platform and associated components must be inspected before use on each shift, and after any modification, and any condition that might endanger workers must be remedied before the equipment is used. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 422/2004, effective January 1, 2005.]
A manufactured portable ladder must be marked for the grade of material used to construct the ladder and the use for which the ladder is constructed. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 422/2004, effective January 1, 2005.]
(d) if necessary, be secured to ensure stability during use. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 422/2004, effective January 1, 2005.]
(2) A worker must not carry up or down a ladder, heavy or bulky objects or any other objects which may make ascent or descent unsafe. [Enacted by B.C. Reg. 422/2004, effective January 1, 2005.]
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards for ladders can be found at:
CAN/CSA-Z11-M81 (R2005)-Portable Ladders (Developing New Edition)
Part 14 — Cranes and Hoists Definitions
14.1 In this Part: "sign truck" means a truck that is
Mobile Cranes, Boom Trucks and and Sign Trucks Sign trucks
14.73 (1) A sign truck must be inspected, maintained and operated according to the requirements for mobile cranes, and for elevating work platforms in Part 13 (Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms).
(43) When a sign truck is being used, the load rating charts for the configuration in use must be available at the workplace.
Tower Cranes Access
14.88 (1) A tower crane must have a fixed ladder installed in or on the mast to provide access to the jib and crown of the crane.
16.2 This Part applies to mobile equipment used by or around workers. Standards
Part 19 — Electrical Safety Working on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Disconnection and lockout
19.10 (1) Low voltage electrical equipment must be completely disconnected and locked out as required by this Regulation before starting work on it.
19.16 (1) High voltage electrical equipment must, if practicable, be completely isolated, grounded, and locked out as required by this Regulation before starting work on it.
Safe Work Areas and Safe Access Safe access
Roof Work Crawl boards and ladders
Marine Construction, Pile Driving and Dredging Suspended work platforms
Part 22 — Underground Workings Raises General requirement
22.106 (1) The employer must ensure that
(a) where a timber work platform is used, the main platform bearers are securely pinned to prevent them from dislodging,
(b) ladderways and travelways used for foot traffic are maintained in good repair and clean condition,
(c) a raise in excess of 50º measured from horizontal and 15 m (50 ft) in length has separate compartments for the passage of workers and blasted material during the driving operation and, where timber is used, that it is installed to within 5 m (16 ft) of the face, and
(d) if an accessway and a skipway occupy the same compartment in a raise, the accessway is not used by workers when the skip is in motion, and a guard is installed between the accessway and skipway to prevent workers from falling into the skipway.
The requirements of subsection (1) do not apply to a raise using mechanical raise equipment.
Suspended drill platforms
22.109 The employer must ensure that a suspended drill platform
(a) complies with the requirements in Part 13 (Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms) for suspended work platforms,
(b) is stabilized to prevent lateral sway or spinning while in the work position,
(c) is provided with a protective canopy that fully covers the work platform during the first access following a blast, and provides protection for workers if a section is left open for work purposes,
(d) has an effective means of two-way communication between the hoist operator and the work platform, and the communication line is protected from damage,
(e) is provided with a safe means of emergency escape, and
(f) is examined at the beginning of each shift, and has any defects corrected before use.
Hoists and Shafts Access ways
22.140 The employer must ensure that ladder ways, access ways, and platforms are maintained in a safe and clean condition and kept clear of the material hoist system.
Part 23 — Oil and Gas Ladder platforms
23.45 (1) Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 312/2003, App. J, s. 8 (a).]
[am. B.C. Regs. 312/2003, App. J, s. 8; 422/2004, s. 2.]
Part 24 — Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations Wharves, Docks and Mooring Floats Ladders
Part 28 — Agriculture Definitions
28.25 Sections 13.2 (1) and 13.5 (a), (b) and (c) do not apply to orchard ladders. [en. B.C. Reg. 312/2004; am. B.C. Reg. 422/2004, s. 3.]
(2) Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 422/2004, s. 4.] [en. B.C. Reg. 312/2004; am. B.C. Reg. 422/2004, s. 4.]
[en. B.C. Reg. 312/2004; am. B.C. Reg. 422/2004, s. 5.]
31.37 (1) A ground ladder used by firefighters must meet the requirements of
NFPA 1931, Design of and Design Verification Tests for Fire Department Ground Ladders, 1989 Edition.