Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Hoses and pipes
253(1)An employer shall ensure that a hose or pipe containing a hazardous substance is
(a) shielded to prevent contact with an employee,
(b) protected from damage from falling objects and from chafing,
(c) located so as not to be struck by any material or equipment,
(d) adequately secured, and
(e) marked to indicate the direction of the flow of the product or material.
253(2)Where a pressure hose is hung in a bight, an employer shall ensure that the weight of the bight is relieved by ropes that are anchored so as to support the weight.
2001-33