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

Section 11.2 Disposition versions

2015-07-08

11.2. The principal contractor or the person designated by the principal contractor to prepare the descriptions and plans prescribed by section 11.1 and each person in charge of transportation or rescue operations must hold a certificate from the Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail du secteur de la construction or the Lifesaving Society issued following training of at least 7 hours pertaining in particular to the following:

(a)  the hazards associated with working above or near water and the prevention measures to counter those hazards;

(b)  the hazards associated with cold water immersion and the prevention measures to counter those hazards;

(c)  the identification of the various pieces of safety equipment required to work above or near water and their use;

(d)  the identification of the various pieces of rescue equipment required to recover a person in the water and their use;

(e)  the requirements of the federal and provincial legislation regarding work above or near water and the use of a boat on a body of water or watercourse;

(f)  the preparation and application of transportation and rescue plans.

O.C. 513-2015, s. 5.