Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Protection from falling debris
2024-38
121.5(1)If material is being dropped or thrown from upper floors during the demolition, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that the area into which the material will fall is barricaded to prevent employees from entering the area and conspicuous warning signs are displayed to advise of the danger.
121.5(2)If falling material could endanger an employee, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that
(a) the danger area is protected by adequate canopies or barricaded to prevent employees from entering the area, and
(b) any floor or roof opening through which material may fall during the demolition and endanger employees is adequately covered.
2024-38