S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 4.3.7 Disposition versions

2015-02-26

4.3.7. Loading and unloading: During the loading or unloading of explosives in a vehicle, the employer must ensure that all the safety measures required to eliminate the risk of accidental blasting are taken. The employer must make sure, in particular, that

(a)  the vehicle’s engine is not running;

(b)  the loading or unloading takes place without interruption and with care, except in the case of bulk explosives.

Once the explosives are unloaded, the employer must make sure that every explosive is stored in a depot, as soon as possible, unless the vehicle constitutes a depot covered by a magazine permit within the meaning of section 38 of the Regulation under the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22, r. 1).

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.3.7; O.C. 1959-86, s. 43; O.C. 57-2015, s. 23.

2012-09-01

4.3.7. Loading and unloading:

(1)  The employer shall make certain that anyone assigned to loading or unloading explosives or to driving the explosives’ conveyance shall take all necessary steps to minimize the danger of fire or explosion; he shall also see that unauthorized persons stay away from explosives.

(2)  With the exception of bulk explosives, the loading or unloading of explosives must be done without interruption and the engine of the vehicle must not be started during the loading or unloading operations.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 4.3.7; O.C. 1959-86, s. 43.