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find WSCC regulations in the NWT about fall arrest

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I was not able to find any specific documentation regarding fall protection and prevention systems as mandated by the WSCC in the Northwest Territories (NWT). However, I can provide general safety guidelines regarding fall protection.

Generally, fall protection is required if a worker could fall 3 m or more, or if there is a risk of injury if a worker falls less than 3 m. An employer must ensure that workers use a fall protection system at a work site if these conditions are present. [1]

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# Fall Protection - Legislation (cont.) ## What are the sources of legislation regarding fall protection? (cont.) <table><tr><th></th><th>Part X, Fall Protection, Sections 138 to 146</th><th>(a) 3 metres or more above the nearest safe surface or water; (b) above a surface or thing that could cause injury to the worker if the worker were to fall on the surface or thing; or (c) above an open tank, pit or vat containing hazardous material,</th></tr><tr><td>Northwest Territories</td><td>Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, R- 039-2015 Part 7, Personal Protective Equipment, Sections 103 to 109 and Part 9 Safeguards, storage, warning signs and signals, Sections 118 to 124</td><td>Section 119 Protection against falling 119. (1) An employer shall ensure that workers use a fall protection system at a work site if (a) a worker could fall 3 m or more; or (b) there is a risk of injury if a worker falls less than 3 m.</td></tr><tr><td>Nova Scotia</td><td>Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 52/2013 Part 21, Fall Protection, Sections 21.1 to 21.4</td><td>Section 21.2 Fall protection required 21.2 (1) Except as provided in subsections (3) to (5), fall protection is required if a person is at risk of falling from a work area where the fall distance is (a) 3 m or more above the nearest safe surface or water; (b) less than 3 m and the work area is above 1 of the following: (i) a surface or thing that could cause injury to the person on contact that is worse than an injury from landing on a solid, flat surface, (ii) exposed hazardous material, such as in an open tank, pit or vat.</td></tr><tr><td>Nunavut</td><td>Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. R- 039-2015 Part 7 Sections 104 to 109, and Part 9, Sections 118 to 122</td><td>Section 119 Protection against falling 119. (1) An employer shall ensure that workers use a fall protection system at a work site if (a) a worker could fall 3 m or more; or (b) there is a risk of injury if a worker falls less than 3…

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