Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

Section 145.1
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Boatswain’s chair
145.1(1)The boatswain’s chair shall only be used to work within arm’s reach of the employee who is freely suspended.
145.1(2)An employer shall ensure that an employee in a boatswain’s chair uses:
(a) a fall-arresting system that meets the requirements of section 49.2; and
(b) a descent control that
(i) is classified as type 2W or 3W as per CSA standard Z259.2.3-99 “Descent Control Devices” or equivalent, and
(ii) is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications regarding installation, operating and maintenance.
2010-159; 2020-35
Boatswain’s chair
145.1(1)The boatswain’s chair shall only be used to work within arm’s reach of the employee who is freely suspended.
145.1(2)An employer shall ensure that an employee in a boatswain’s chair uses:
(a) a fall-arresting system that meets the requirements of section 49.2; and
(b) a descent control that
(i) is classified as type 2W or 3W as per CSA standard Z259.2.3-99 “Descent Control Devices” or equivalent, and
(ii) is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications regarding installation, operating and maintenance.
2010-159