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· DOORS
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· FLOORS
· LADDERS
Never use a compressed air hose to blow dust when it could endanger a
worker, or to blow dust from clothing except where there is a
pressure-regulating device in place. (Industrial Establishments Regulation
851/90, 66)
Any door that leads
to a hazardous or restricted area, and that could be mistaken for an exit, must
be marked with a warning sign. (Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90,
16)
Emergency lighting must comply with the Building Code, section 3.2.7
Provide guardrails
around all uncovered openings in the floor. Where a cover is used over a floor
opening, the cover must be secured in place and constructed to meet the
structural requirements for loads of floors in building code. (Industrial
Establishments Regulation 851/90, 13 - 15)
Keep all surfaces
used by any worker, free of obstructions, hazards, refuse, snow or ice. Do not
use any coating or protective material on floors that could cause them to be
slippery. (Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90, 11)
Provide guardrails
around uncovered openings in the floor and around the open side of raised floor
(such as a raised floor, or a platform around a machine.
The top rail on the
guardrail must be 91-107 cm above the floor surface and there must be a
mid-rail. (Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90, 13 - 14)
Provide
artificial lighting where natural lighting only could be a safety hazard. (Industrial Establishments Regulation
851/90, 21)
The stairs on a
fixed walkway must be at least 55cm wide.
Fixed ladders must
be vertical and must have the following:
·
Rest platforms
at least every 9 meters
·
Side rails
·
Rungs that are
at least 15cm from the wall and spaced at regular intervals.
Where workers must
access equipment that is above floor level, there must be a stair or access
ladder. (Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90, 17 - 19)
Portable ladders
must meet the following requirements:
·
Be free of
broken or loose steps and railings
·
Have non-slip
feet
·
Be placed on
firm footing
·
Be held in
place if longer than 6meters
·
Be secured if
the inclined horizontal distance is less than 1/4 or more than 1/3 the length
of the ladder
(Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90, 73)
Food, drinks or
tobacco may not be consumed or stored in areas where poisonous substances are
found. (Industrial Establishments Regulation 851/90, 131)
A lunchroom or
cafeteria must be provided where there are more than 35 workers. (Industrial
Establishments Regulation 851/90, 136)
Where there is a
risk that tools or other objects could fall on a worker below, the raised floor
or platform must have a toe-board that is at least 125mm high. (Industrial
Establishments Regulation 851/90, 14)
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