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Gen-16 (rev. 1) Conformance with Industry Safety and Security Requirements

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Table of Contents

1.0 Scope
2.0 Background
3.0 Policy
4.0 Revision
5.0 Additional Information

Date: 2003-12-12
Bulletin: GEN-16 (rev. 1)
Category: General
Supercedes: GEN-16


1.0 Scope

The purpose of this bulletin is to outline Measurement Canada’s policy with respect to conformance with industry safety and security requirements.


2.0 Background

Section 17 of the Weights and Measures Act and section 26 of the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act provides Measurement Canada inspectors the authority to enter a company’s premises for the purpose of performing functions pursuant to these Acts. It is an offence to obstruct or hinder an inspector in the performance of his/her duties.


3.0 Policy

While on company’s premises, a Measurement Canada inspector is a law enforcement officer performing a public duty. As a law enforcement officer, an inspector is obligated fo fulfill the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act, but it is not legally compelled to comply with a company’s safety and security requirements.

Measurement Canada inspectors will conform to all appropriate safety and security practices, but will not comply with requests that are not directly related to the safe completion of an inspection (i.e. requests for proof of liability insurance, information regarding Measurement Canada’s standing with Worker’s Compensation). An inspector may sign a form expressing his/her willingness to conform to appropriate site safety and security requirements, but will not sign a release relieving the company from any claims resulting from accidents while the inspector is on the premises.


4.0 Revision

The purpose of this revision is to change references from Legal Metrology Branch to Measurement Canada.


5.0 Additional Information

For additional information regarding this bulletin, please contact Gilles Vinet, Vice-President, Program Development Directorate.


Gilles P. Vinet
Vice-President
Program Development Directorate
E-mail: vinet.gilles@ic.gc.ca