Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Anchor point in a fall-arresting system
49.3(1)An owner of a place of employment who permits the use of a fall-arresting system shall provide or ensure the use of a permanent or temporary anchor point that meets the requirements of paragraph 49.2(1)(c).
49.3(2)If a permanent anchor point has been provided, an owner of a place of employment shall
(a) prepare sketches showing the anchor point,
(b) provide a copy of the sketches to the employee who is using anchor points before the work begins, and
(c) ensure a copy of the sketches are posted conspicuously near the entrance to the roof.
49.3(3)An owner of a place of employment shall ensure that every anchor point is inspected and certified by a competent person
(a) before being used for the first time,
(b) as recommended by the manufacturer, the installer or an engineer and at least every 12 months,
(c) after any event or maintenance and repairs, and
(d) when the owner of a place of employment is informed under subsection (4) of a defect or inadequacy.
49.3(4)An employer or employee shall inform the owner of a place of employment immediately if they believe that any component of the anchor point is defective or inadequate.
49.3(5)If the inspection under subsection (3) reveals a defect or inadequacy, no one shall use the anchor point and no owner of a place of employment, employer or contractor shall permit its use until the defect or inadequacy has been eliminated.
2010-159
Anchor point in a fall-arresting system
49.3(1)An owner of a place of employment who permits the use of a fall-arresting system shall provide or ensure the use of a permanent or temporary anchor point that meets the requirements of paragraph 49.2(1)(c).
49.3(2)If a permanent anchor point has been provided, an owner of a place of employment shall
(a) prepare sketches showing the anchor point,
(b) provide a copy of the sketches to the employee who is using anchor points before the work begins, and
(c) ensure a copy of the sketches are posted conspicuously near the entrance to the roof.
49.3(3)An owner of a place of employment shall ensure that every anchor point is inspected and certified by a competent person
(a) before being used for the first time,
(b) as recommended by the manufacturer, the installer or an engineer and at least every 12 months,
(c) after any event or maintenance and repairs, and
(d) when the owner of a place of employment is informed under subsection (4) of a defect or inadequacy.
49.3(4)An employer or employee shall inform the owner of a place of employment immediately if they believe that any component of the anchor point is defective or inadequate.
49.3(5)If the inspection under subsection (3) reveals a defect or inadequacy, no one shall use the anchor point and no owner of a place of employment, employer or contractor shall permit its use until the defect or inadequacy has been eliminated.
2010-159