This part of the directive enhances and/or supplements Part XIII (Tools and Machinery) [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/SOR-86-304/31919.html#rid-32085]
of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and should be read in that context.
In this part:
"machine guard" (dispositif de protection) means a device that is installed on a machine to prevent a
person, or any part of the body or clothing, from becoming caught in any part of a machine or of the material being
processed or handled that can cause injury. It also means a device that makes the machine inoperative if a person or
any part of the person's clothing is in or near a part of the machine that can cause injury.
13.1.1 Employees shall ensure that the tool end of any flexible shaft portable power tool is secured in a manner
that will prevent the flexible shaft from whipping when the motor is started.
13.2.1 Employees who use a pneumatic portable power tool shall shut off the air supply to that tool and bleed the
air line before disconnecting it from the tool, unless the air line is equipped with a quick disconnect coupling that
makes such precautions unnecessary.
13.2.2 A pneumatic portable power tool or air hose shall not be used in such a manner that an air stream
might be directed forcibly against the body of any person.
13.2.4 To the extent practicable, exposure to continuous vibration from tools and machinery shall be minimized.
13.3.1 All hand tools and portable power tools used shall be inspected at regular intervals and maintained in a
safe working condition.
13.3.2 There shall be an inspection and maintenance plan for tools and machinery and a record kept of all
inspections and maintenance work performed in accordance with such plan.
13.3.3 Each tool and machinery shall be checked by employees before use to ensure that there is no visible defect.
13.3.4 All hand tools and portable power tools shall be transported and stored in a safe manner.
13.4.1 To the extent practicable, guarding of a robot machine or a robot machine system shall conform to the
appropriate standard.
This part of the directive enhances and/or supplements Part XIV (Materials Handling) [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/SOR-86-304/32125.html]
of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and should be read in that context.
14.1.1 Materials handling equipment from which a safety device has been removed or rendered ineffective, except in
accordance with Part XIII (Tools and Machinery) [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/SOR-86-304/31919.html#rid-32085]
of the COHS Regulations, shall not be used or operated.
14.1.2 Except with the express approval of the person in charge, employees shall not remove or render
ineffective a safety device with which any materials handling equipment is fitted.
14.1.3 Employees shall not start the power unit of any materials handling equipment until all drive clutches have
been disengaged, all brakes set and the operator is assured that no one will be endangered by the starting of the
power unit.
14.2.1 To the extent reasonably practicable, the operator's compartment shall be designed and constructed to
minimize the risk of muscular skeletal injury.
14.2.2 To the extent reasonably practicable, seats provided for the operator and any passenger for which the
motorized materials handling equipment was designed, shall be comfortable, well designed and constructed, equipped
with adequate lateral restraints, safely located and securely mounted.
14.3.1 To reduce the total heat burden affecting the operators of the motorized materials handling equipment, the
operator's compartment or position shall be protected, to the extent possible, from the heat produced by the
equipment, by an insulated barrier or some other suitable means.
14.4.1 Adequate lighting of the operator's compartment and its instruments shall be available at all times.
14.5.1 Mobile equipment operated at a rate of speed that is more than 30 km below the posted speed for a road or
area shall be equipped with a slow moving vehicle warning device as prescribed by the laws of the province or
territory in which the equipment is operated.
14.5.2 Where the laws of the province or territory in which the mobile equipment is operated do not prescribe a
slow moving vehicle warning device, such mobile equipment shall be equipped with a warning device in accordance with
the requirements of the laws of an adjacent province or territory.
14.6.1 Where practicable, any materials handling equipment that has a moving part with a limit as to safe operating
speed or safe travelling distance shall be equipped with an automatic control to prevent its speed or distance of
travel from exceeding that limit.
14.6.2 All motorized materials handling equipment powered by an internal combustion engine shall be fitted with a
power operated starting device.
14.7.1 Before materials handling equipment is used for the first time, a qualified person shall set out written
instructions for its inspection, testing and maintenance which also comply with the operating and maintenance manuals
of that equipment, if any.
14.7.2 Reports of inspection, testing and maintenance performed on motorized materials handling equipment shall be
kept for as long as the equipment is in use.
14.8.1 Radio transmitting equipment shall not be used as part of operation of the materials handling equipment
before the person in charge ensures that other transmitting devices will not interfere with the reliable transmission
of signals.
14.9.1 Any motorized or manual materials handling equipment shall be loaded and operated safely to prevent the load
from shifting or falling.
14.10.1 Where reasonably practicable, all motorized material handling equipment that is operated by any employee is
to be shut down during any period that it is unattended.
14.10.2 Cranes, hoist or similar materials handling equipment shall not be left unattended other than in a
condition of maximum stability unless safe measures approved by the person in charge are taken to prevent the
equipment from tilting or accidentally moving.
14.11.1 Except for the work carried out under the provisions of Part VIII of this Directive, every part of the
materials handling equipment shall be kept at least the minimum distance from the live power line set out in the table
below.
Minimum Distance from Live Power Line
| 750 - 150,000 volts |
3 metres |
| 150,001 - 250,000 volts |
4.5 metres |
| 250,001 volts and over |
6 metres |
14.12.1 Employees whose primary tasks do not include manual lifting or carrying shall not be required to manually
lift or carry materials, goods or things in excess of 20 kg.
14.12.2 Where an employee working in a health care environment is required to lift or carry persons, the employee
shall be instructed and trained:
- in a safe method of lifting and carrying the persons that will minimize the stress on the body;
- in a work procedure appropriate to the employee's physical condition and the working conditions; and
- in the use of alternative means or methods of lifting and carrying persons.
14.12.3 Where an employee is required to lift or carry loads in excess of 45 kg manually or where the employee
is required to lift or carry persons, the instructions given to the employee in accordance with 14.12.1 and 14.12.2
shall be:
14.12.4 Where an employee is required to lift or carry loads in excess of 45 kg manually or to lift or carry
persons, the instructions shall be reviewed annually with the employee.
14.13.1 No materials, goods or things shall be stored or placed in a manner that may conceal any warning signs or
symbols.
No National Joint Council Occupational Safety and Health Directive and Standards match Part XV (Hazardous
Occurrence Investigation, Recording and Reporting) of the COSH Regulations.
This part of the directive enhances and/or supplements Part XVI (First Aid) [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/SOR-86-304/32125.html#rid-32321]
of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and should be read in that context.
In this directive:
"field party" (équipe de travail sur le terrain) means a field survey or field operations party, or a
party operating in an area which is generally more than two hours travel time by usually available transportation from
the nearest medical facility. However, in any unusual circumstances, a department may apply this term to parties
operating at locations less than two hours travel time from such a facility;
"health unit" (service de santé) means a facility that is under the charge of a physician or a person who
is registered as a registered nurse under the laws of any province, and that, if it is under the control of the
employer, meets the minimum requirements of a first aid room contained in this Part.
Unless otherwise indicated in this directive, all references to Health Canada are to Public Service Health
Directorate, Medical Services Branch, Health Canada.
16.1.1 Departments and agencies are responsible to provide first-aid services to employees in accordance with the
requirements of this directive.
16.1.2 Where an employee's normal work is located beyond departmental premises, departments shall, in consultation
with the work place committee, establish procedures respecting the availability of first-aid services.
16.2.1 Where it appears that a physician's attention may be required, the employee shall be promptly referred to a
medical treatment facility, and the department shall ensure that suitable transportation and escort, if required, is
arranged. Any ambulance or other transportation costs shall be borne by the employer.
16.2.2 Notwithstanding Part XV (Hazardous Occurrence Investigation, Recording and Reporting) [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/SOR-86-304/32125.html#rid-32285]
of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, a written record of every injury or illness which requires
first-aid treatment shall be maintained at each place of employment, for ten years following treatment.
16.2.3 Each record of entry shall be signed by the first-aid attendant or person rendering first-aid and maintained
in a first-aid attendant's treatment record book. Records of treatment shall be inspected by a responsible
departmental official and the work place committee at three-month intervals to verify their proper maintenance.
16.3.1 First-aid attendants provide first-aid services on a voluntary basis in conjunction with their regular
duties.
16.3.2 An adequate number of qualified first-aid attendants shall be available to render first-aid to employees
during working hours:
- at least one attendant shall be available at all times during each shift or working period at a location;
- for field parties, at least two first-aid attendants shall be included in each main party, and at least one
attendant among the members of each branch party;
- the selection, location and training of first-aid attendants shall be determined in consultation with the work
place committee.
16.3.3 Departments shall ensure that first-aid attendants' certification is valid. Lists containing the names,
certification level/status and the location of first-aid attendants shall be maintained.
16.3.4 All first-aid attendants shall be made aware of the "Policy on the Indemnification of and Legal
Assistance for Crown Servants".
16.4.1 Where unusual and variable occupational hazards may exist, such as those found in laboratories or during
field operations in isolated areas, Health Canada shall be consulted in regard to specialized first-aid training
and/or equipment which may be required.
16.5.1 One type "A" first-aid kit is to be provided when there are one to five employees.
16.5.2 Where necessary the kits shall include supplies for protection against infectious disease.
16.5.3 The design and installation of emergency eye-wash and shower facilities shall comply with the appropriate
standard.
16.5.4 In addition to first-aid kits, auto emergency kits shall be provided for field operations,
16.6.1 A first-aid room is a room provided by a department or agency to be used exclusively for purposes of
administering first-aid.
16.6.2 A first-aid room may be provided to serve a lesser number of employees than is required by the Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, if justified by the types of operations and the injury hazard experience
at the location.
16.6.3 In an emergency situation, first-aid attendants may have use of health unit premises in the absence of the
nurse. Entry access must be controlled by a responsible officer who shall prevent access to material and equipment
which must be exclusively used by a health professional, and to medical files and health protected documents.
16.6.4 Where, at a location, the total number of employees of more than one department substantiates the need for a
first-aid room, a common first-aid room may be established under co-ordinated control as agreed upon locally between
the departments concerned. Should a common first-aid room prove impracticable, first-aid stations shall be established
by the individual departments.
16.6.5 A first-aid room shall have a minimum floor area of 15 square metres and shall be provided with a cabinet or
cupboard space with a lock, suitable for the storage of first-aid supplies.
16.7.1 All appropriate names, work locations (addresses) and telephone numbers which may be required in respect of
any emergency shall be conspicuously posted at each first-aid station and first-aid room, and such numbers shall, as a
minimum, include the following:
- medical treatment facility;
- fire department;
- police department; and
- poison control centre.
16.7.2 Communication by land-line or radio shall be established between field parties and those facilities which
can provide emergency medical advice, assistance or rescue services, including those operated by the Medical Services
Branch, Health Canada. Whenever possible, communications shall also be maintained between main camps and parties
working out of such camps.
16.8.1 The direction to, and location of, each first-aid station and first-aid room shall be indicated by symbols
in accordance with requirements specified in the Federal Identity Program Manual.
16.9.1 Before proceeding on field operations, the person in charge of a field party shall:
- ensure that the required number of first-aid attendants is available;
- obtain the required first-aid kits and other first-aid supplies required under this Part; and,
- contact the medical treatment facility nearest the intended work area to arrange for emergency services.
Normally, the appropriate regional Medical Services Branch office of Health Canada shall be contacted for this
purpose.
16.9.2 When parties will be operating under conditions which may require special supplies beyond those considered
as normal first-aid requirements, departments shall obtain the approval of Health Canada before such supplies are
acquired.
16.9.3 Whenever a camp is to be established as a base for field operations, the person in charge of the party shall
ensure that arrangements have been made for emergency evacuation of casualties and for the communication procedures
required to obtain medical advice and/or assistance, and that all members of the party have been advised of such
arrangements.
16.10.1 Where necessary, Health Canada shall be consulted concerning approval and direction respecting:
- first-aid matters not specifically covered by this Part;
- the interpretation and application of existing first-aid requirements; and,
- the provision of specific first-aid supplies and equipment not detailed in this Part.
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