Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Construction of buildings and structures
95(1)Where a building or structure is being constructed, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that
(a) work is completed on any component designed to support or give added support to a part of the building or structure before proceeding with any work that adds to the load on that part,
(b) a free standing wall of brick, concrete blocks or similar materials is braced from both sides until the wall is attached to a rigid structure and the mortar has set adequately, and
(c) a free standing wall or structure designed to support roof components or any load is braced from both sides until the free standing wall or structure is stabilized.
95(2)Where the framework of a building or structure is erected in advance of the outer walls, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that a fall-protection system is used at the perimeter of each floor.
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Construction of buildings and structures
95(1)Where a building or structure is being constructed, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that
(a) work is completed on any component designed to support or give added support to a part of the building or structure before proceeding with any work that adds to the load on that part,
(b) a free standing wall of brick, concrete blocks or similar materials is braced from both sides until the wall is attached to a rigid structure and the mortar has set adequately, and
(c) a free standing wall or structure designed to support roof components or any load is braced from both sides until the free standing wall or structure is stabilized.
95(2)Where the framework of a building or structure is erected in advance of the outer walls, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that a guardrail is installed at the perimeter of each floor.