S-2.1, r. 13 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety

Section 312.99 Disposition versions

2022-03-22

312.99. Rescue boat: Where the rescue plan provides for the use of a rescue boat, such boat must meet the following conditions in addition to the requirements set out in the second paragraph of section 312.98:

(a)  be adapted and equipped for the search and recovery of persons;

(b)  be equipped with a propulsion system adapted to the boat;

(c)  be equipped with the following rescue equipment:

i.  2 rope bags, each containing 1 single-length buoyant heaving line that remains flexible, with a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm and a minimum length of 15 m;

ii.  a life buoy with a minimum outside diameter of 762 mm attached to a buoyant heaving line and approved by Transport Canada as evidenced by the tag or approval stamp affixed to it;

iii.  a boat hook;

(d)  be used by a team of at least 2 rescue attendants trained in the approach and recovery of a person in the conditions set out in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph of section 312.94.

O.C. 1223-2021, s. 2.