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91-191 - General

Section 145.2
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Duties of an owner of a place of employment
145.2(1)Every owner of a place of employment who allows suspended equipment operations on a place of employment shall provide or ensure the use of permanent or temporary anchor points that meet the requirements of subsection 142(2).
145.2(2)If a permanent anchor point has been provided, the owner of a place of employment shall
(a) prepare sketches showing the anchor point and related structures,
(b) provide a copy of the sketches to the employee who is to work from suspended equipment before the work begins, and
(c) ensure a copy of the sketches are posted conspicuously near the entrance to the roof.
145.2(3)If a permanent or temporary anchor point has been provided, the owner of a place of employment shall ensure that the anchor point as well as the permanently installed suspended equipment are inspected and certified by a competent person
(a) before being used for the first time,
(b) as recommended by manufacturer, installer or designer and at least every 12 months,
(c) after an event or after maintenance and repairs, and
(d) when the owner of a place of employment is informed under subsection (4) of a defect or inadequacy.
145.2(4)An employer or employee shall inform the owner of a place of employment immediately if they believe that the anchor point or any component of the permanently installed suspended equipment is defective or inadequate.
145.2(5)If the inspection under subsection (3) reveals a defect or inadequacy, no one shall use the anchor point or the permanently installed suspended equipment and no owner of a place of employment, employer or contractor shall permit their use until the defect or inadequacy has been eliminated.
2010-159