An anchor point and what is needed in fall protection how would you explain that?

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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (3) The employer or contractor shall ensure that a copy of the fall protection plan is readily available before work begins at a worksite if a risk of falling exists. - (4) The employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker is trained in the fall protection plan and the safe use of the fall protection system before allowing the worker to work in an area where a fall protection system must be used. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-3. ## Control zone - 9-4 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a control zone: - (a) is only used if a worker can fall from a level surface in a work area; and - (b) is not less than 2 metres wide when measured from the unguarded edge. - (2) When crossing a control zone mentioned in subsection (1), a worker: - (a) subject to subsection (4), is not required to use a fall protection system, other than the control zone, to enter or leave the work area; and - (b) shall follow the most direct route to get to or from the unguarded edge. - (3) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a control zone is clearly marked with an effective raised warning line or other equally effective method if a worker is working more than 2 metres from an unguarded edge. - (4) An employer or contractor shall ensure that a worker who has to work within a control zone uses: - (a) a travel restraint system; or - (b) a means that is as equally effective as a travel restraint system and that prevents the worker from getting to the unguarded edge. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-4. ## Anchor Points and Anchor Plates - 9-5 (1) If a worker uses a personal fall arrest system or a travel restraint system, an employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that an anchor point or anchor plate that meets the requirements of this section is used as part of that system. - (2) An employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that a temporary anchor point used in a travel restraint system: - (a) has an ultimate …

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- (3) An employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that a permanent anchor point used in a travel restraint system associated with any new construction project on or after the date this section comes into force: - (a) has an ultimate load capacity of at least 8.75 kilonewtons (2 000 pounds-force) per worker attached in any direction in which the load may be applied; - (b) is installed and used according to the manufacturer's specifications; and - (c) is permanently marked as being for travel restraint only. - (4) In the case of a personal fall arrest system, an employer, contractor, owner or supplier shall ensure that anchor points to which the personal fall arrest system is attached have an ultimate load capacity of at least 22.2 kilonewtons (5 000 pounds-force) per worker attached in any direction in which the load may be applied. - (5) An employer, contractor, owner or supplier shall ensure that the following types of equipment that are components of fall protection systems, and their installation, conform to the manufacturer's specifications or are certified by a professional engineer: - (a) permanent anchor points; - (b) anchors with multiple attachment points; - (c) permanent horizontal lifeline systems; - (d) support structures for safety nets. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-5. ## Elevated conveyors - 9-6 If an elevated conveyor crosses over a place where a worker may pass or work, an employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that suitable precautions are taken to prevent materials on the conveyor from falling on the worker. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-6. ## Wire mesh - 9-7 If wire mesh is required by these regulations, the wire mesh must: - (a) be made from wire that is at least 1.6 millimetres in diameter; and - (b) have a mesh size that is not greater than 40 millimetres by 40 millimetres. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-7. ## Protection against falling objects 9-8 (1) Subject to section 9-9, if a worker is re…

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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (f) the requirements for audiometric tests; and - (g) a schedule for reviewing the hearing conservation plan and procedures for conducting the review. - (4) An employer or contractor shall make a copy of a hearing conservation plan readily available for reference by workers. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s8-6. ## Safeguards, Storage, Warning Signs and Signals ## Definition for Part - 9-1 In this Part, 'toeboard' means a low vertical guard that is located at the outer edge of a platform, scaffold, floor, stair or walkway and that is designed to prevent materials or equipment from falling over the edge. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s9-1. ## Protection against falling - 9-2 (1) In this section and sections 9-3 to 9-5: - 'anchor point' or 'anchor plate' means a secure connecting point capable of safely withstanding the impact forces applied by a fall protection system; - 'control zone' means the area within 2 metres of an unguarded edge of a level, elevated work surface of 3 metres or more in height; - 'fall protection system' means: - (a) a control zone as required pursuant to section 9-4; - (b) a personal fall arrest system; - (c) a safety net; or - (d) a travel restraint system; 'permanent' means intended and designed to last indefinitely; - 'similar barrier' means any barrier that the employer or contractor can demonstrate provides a level of protection that is at least equivalent to a guardrail; ## 'temporary' means: - (a) designed to be removed by the last workers using it before commissioning or turnover to the contractor or owner; and - (b) intended and designed to last not more than 1 year; - 'travel restraint system' means a system that prevents a worker from travelling to the edge of a structure or to a work position from which the worker could fall.

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ensure the use of a permanent or temporary anchor point that meets the requirements of paragraph 49.2(1)(c). - 49.3 (2) If a permanent anchor point has been provided, an owner of a place of employment shall - (a) prepare sketches showing the anchor point, - (b) provide a copy of the sketches to the employee who is using anchor points before the work begins, and - (c) ensure a copy of the sketches are posted con -spicuously near the entrance to the roof. - 49.3 (3) An owner of a place of employment shall en -sure that every anchor point is inspected and certified by a competent person - (a) before being used for the first time, - (b) as recommended by the manufacturer, the instal -ler or an engineer and at least every 12 months, - (c) after any event or maintenance and repairs, and - (d) when the owner of a place of employment is in -formed under subsection (4) of a defect or inade -quacy. - 49.3 (4) An employer or employee shall inform the owner of a place of employment immediately if they be -lieve that any component of the anchor point is defective or inadequate. - 49.3 (5) If the inspection under subsection (3) reveals a defect or inadequacy, no one shall use the anchor point and no owner of a place of employment, employer or contractor shall permit its use until the defect or inade -quacy has been eliminated. 2010-159 ## Vertical life lines - 49.4 (1) A vertical life line in a fall-arresting system shall - (a) extend to a safe level, sure l'utilisation d'un point d'ancrage permanent ou temporaire qui répond aux exigences de l'alinéa 49.2(1)c). - 49.3 (2) Lorsqu'un point d'ancrage permanent est four -ni, le propriétaire d'un lieu de travail : - a) dresse des croquis indiquant l'emplacement du point d'ancrage; - b) avant le début des travaux, fournit copie des cro -quis au salarié qui utilise des points d'ancrage; - c) s'assure qu'une copie des croquis est affichée dans un endroit bien en vue prè…