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A ladder safety toolbox talk should emphasize that workers must choose the right ladder for the job, inspect it before use, set it up on a stable surface, use it in a way that maintains balance and control, and stop work if any condition could endanger workers. Use a ladder only when it is suitable for the task, the load, the height, and the environment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and keep them available at the workplace. If the work area includes unstable ground, excavations, slopes, backfilled areas, overhead obstructions, moving equipment, or electrical hazards, those conditions must be assessed before work begins and controlled before the ladder is used. [10] [10] [2]

Safe ladder selection and inspection:

  • Select the ladder type that matches the task: step ladder for self-supporting work, extension ladder for access to higher levels, and specialty ladders only for their intended purpose.
  • Choose a ladder with the proper duty rating and length so workers do not stand on the top cap or top rung and do not overreach.
  • Use nonconductive ladders when there is any chance of contact with energized electrical equipment.
  • Inspect ladders before each use for cracked rails, bent or missing rungs, loose feet, damaged locks, corrosion, contamination, or unauthorized repairs or modifications.
  • Remove defective ladders from service immediately and tag them so they are not used until properly repaired or replaced.
  • Keep inspection and maintenance records where required by company policy or regulation.

[10] [3] [7] Safe setup and use:

  • Set ladders on firm, level, stable footing. Do not place them on boxes, pallets, debris, or uneven surfaces to gain extra height.
  • For extension ladders, use the 4-to-1 setup rule: place the base 1 foot out for every 4 feet of working length.
  • Extend access ladders high enough above the landing to allow safe transition on and off the ladder, and secure them when possible.
  • Keep the area around the top and bottom of the ladder clear. Protect the ladder from traffic, doors, and moving equipment by barricading or repositioning it.
  • Face the ladder when climbing or descending and keep your body centered between the side rails.
  • Do not carry loads that prevent a firm grip or block your view; hoist materials separately when needed.
  • Never move, shift, or extend a ladder while someone is on it.
  • Do not use ladders in high winds or other conditions that could affect stability unless the ladder is specifically designed and secured for that use.

[9] [8] [4] Fall prevention and three points of contact:

  • Maintain three points of contact at all times while climbing: either two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand.
  • Keep both feet on the same rung or step and avoid leaning outside the side rails; climb down and reposition the ladder instead of overreaching.
  • Use a tool belt, hand line, or material hoist so hands stay free for climbing.
  • Where climbing height, exposure, or ladder design creates a significant fall hazard, use additional fall protection measures required by the employer’s fall protection plan.
  • For fixed vertical ladder systems or long climbs, use engineered fall protection such as cages or ladder safety fall arrest devices where required.

[1] [4] OSHA ladder requirements to cover in the talk:

  • Use ladders only for the purposes for which they were designed and according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Ladders must be inspected before initial use in each work shift and more frequently as necessary to identify visible defects.
  • Portable ladders must be used on stable and level surfaces unless secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement.
  • The area around ladders must be kept clear, and ladders must be protected from displacement by workplace activities or traffic.
  • Workers must maintain three points of contact while climbing and must not carry objects that could cause loss of balance.
  • The top step and top cap of a stepladder are not steps unless the ladder is specifically designed for that use.
  • Metal ladders must not be used where the worker or ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.
  • Employers must ensure ladders are capable of supporting intended loads and that damaged ladders are withdrawn from service.

Hazard assessment before ladder work:

  • Check ground conditions: soft soil, mud, ice, slopes, excavations, backfill, floor openings, and slippery surfaces.
  • Check overhead conditions: energized power lines, low ceilings, pipe racks, crane movement, suspended loads, and door swing paths.
  • Check environmental conditions: wind, rain, snow, poor lighting, temperature extremes, and visibility.
  • Check task conditions: duration of work, need for both hands, forceful exertion, side loading, use of tools, and whether a scaffold, aerial lift, or platform would be safer than a ladder.
  • Check worker factors: training, footwear, physical condition, and whether the worker understands ladder limits and rescue procedures.

[2] [8] [5] Worker training points:

  • Train workers on ladder selection, inspection, setup angle, securing methods, climbing technique, three points of contact, and fall prevention.
  • Train workers to recognize when a ladder is not the right equipment and when a scaffold, lift, or engineered access system is required.
  • Train workers on electrical clearance, dropped-object prevention, housekeeping around ladder bases, and reporting defects immediately.
  • Authorize only competent workers to use specialized ladder systems or perform tasks with elevated fall exposure.
  • Document training, refresher training, and any ladder-related incidents or corrective actions.

[11] [11] [6] A practical close-out message for the toolbox talk is: pick the right ladder, inspect it every time, set it on stable ground, maintain three points of contact, do not overreach, keep clear of electrical and traffic hazards, and stop work if the ladder or location is unsafe. Supervisors should verify that workers are trained, authorized, and using the safest access method for the task—not just the fastest one. [11] [10]

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[1] WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS (O.I.C. 2006/178)

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## 5.43 Normes (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.43 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.43 [Subsection 5.43(1) amended by O.I.C. 2022/118] ## Inspection (2) Slings and attachments shall be visually inspected before use on each shift, and if defective, equipment shall be immediately removed from service. ## Storage (3) A sling shall be stored to prevent damage when not in use. (4) A sling with a knot shall not be used. ## Padding (5) When a sling is applied to a sharp edge of a load, the edge or the sling shall be protected to prevent damage to the sling. - Damage (6) A sling with damaged end fittings shall not be used. - Construction (7) Wire rope of non-rotating type construction or Lang's lay type construction shall not be used in a sling. - Temperature (8) A wire core rope sling shall not be exposed to or used at a temperature above 205 degrees C (400 degrees F) unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. (9) A fibre core wire rope sling shall not be exposed to or used at a temperature above 100 degrees C (212 degrees F) unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. ## Makeshift components (10) Makeshift couplers, shorteners, hooks or other load-bearing attachments for slings, including those made from concrete reinforcing steel, shall not be used unless the working load limit has been determined and certified by a professional engineer. # acceptable par la Commission. [Paragraphe 5.43(1) modifié par Décret 2022/118] ## Inspection (2) Les élingues et les attaches doivent être inspectées visuellement avant chaque quart de travail et être mises hors service immédiatement si elles sont défectueuses. ## Entreposage (3) Une élingue doit être entreposée afin d'éviter qu'elle ne soit endommagée lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée. (4) Une élingue …

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## Angle de flèche (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.06 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.06 ## Boom extension (6) A crane or hoist shall have a means or device to indicate the boom extension or load radius if the rated capacity of the equipment is affected by boom extension or load radius. - Equipment capacities (7) The rated capacity of a crane or hoist with reeved-in lifting devices, except for mobile cranes, shall be the net capacity of the equipment. (8) The rated capacity of a hoist shall not exceed the capacity of the structure supporting the hoist. (9) Selector switches or other effective means shall be provided to ensure that the supporting structure is not overloaded by multiple hoists installed on the supporting structure. ## 5.06 Manufacturer's manual (1) The manufacturer's manual for each crane and hoist shall be reasonably and readily available at the workplace where the equipment is being used. (2) The manual shall include approved methods of erection, dismantling, maintenance and operation of the component parts and of the assembled crane or hoist. ## 5.07 Inspection, maintenance and repairs Cranes and hoists shall be inspected and maintained, as specified by the manufacturer's manual, unless otherwise approved by the original equipment manufacturer or a professional engineer, and records kept of the inspections and maintenance. (1) Maintenance of each crane and hoist shall ensure that every component is capable of carrying out its original design function with an adequate margin of safety. (2) A crane or hoist shall not be used until any condition that could endanger workers is remedied. ## Rallonge de flèche (6) Les grues ou les palans doivent être munis d'un dispositif qui indique la rallonge de flèche ou la charge aux rayons, si ce…

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# ACCESSOIRES D'ACCROCHAGE (cont.) ## 5.77 Freins et limiteurs (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 - CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.78 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 - APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.78 (6) A construction material hoist powered by an internal combustion engine, or a hoist without automatically applied brakes, shall have spring-loaded pawls that engage ratchets on the winch drums. ## 5.78 Operators The hoist operator shall be authorized to operate the equipment and shall (a) demonstrate competency to the supervisor, including familiarity with operating instructions and signal codes used with the equipment, (b) ensure that safety devices are working properly before operating the hoist and keep the load within safe limits, (c) not leave the construction material hoist controls unattended unless the platform is at grade level, and (d) engage the pawls whenever material is being placed on or removed from the construction material hoist platform. ## 5.79 Testing and inspection (1) Control devices for a construction material hoist, including hoist control switches, hoist drum brakes, and h (2) Safety devices for a construction material hoist, including upper and lower travel limit switches, landing door interlocks and rope guides, shall be tested weekly. (3) Slack-cable and load-limit devices shall be tested monthly, unless more frequent testing is specified by the manufacturer of the construction material hoist. (4) A construction material hoist installation shall be inspected weekly unless the manufacturer specifies more frequent inspections. (5) A permanent record of each test and the test result shall be maintained and readily available for review by an officer or the hoist operator. [Subsection 5.79(5) amended by O.I.C. 2022/118] (6) Un monte-matériaux qui fonctionne avec un moteur à combustion interne, ou un palan sans freins automatiques, doit être doté de cliquets à…

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## Tableau 5-1 (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.24 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.24 Synthetic web sling 5 Chain fittings 5 Wire rope sling fittings 5 Non-rotating wire ropes as specified by manufacturer, but not less than 5 Conventional wire rope 5 Other fittings as specified by manufacturer (4) Where the design factors specified by subsection (3) are reduced for a dedicated rigging assembly, they shall be designed and certified by a professional engineer for a specific lift, and the dedicated assembly shall be re-rated according to the requirements of subsection (3) for any continued use. - Lifting workers (5) The design factor for any rigging assembly used to support workers shall be at least 10. ## EQUIPMENT OPERATION ## 5.24 Operator qualifications (1) Only a qualified person who has been instructed and authorized shall operate a crane or hoist. (2) A worker shall demonstrate competency, including familiarity with the operating instructions for the particular crane or hoist, safe rigging practices, and the code of signals for hoisting operations. ## 5.25 Training requirements On and after December 31, 2008, the operator of mobile cranes or articulating boom cranes must meet the following training requirements: (1) For cranes with a rated capacity from 900 kg up to and including 7,300 kg (1 ton to 8 ton) operators shall successfully complete a 35 hour course acceptable to the board, which includes the safe operation of the crane. [Subsection 5.25(1) amended by O.I.C. 2022/118] (2) For cranes with a rated capacity over 7,300 kg and up to and including 13,600 kg (8 ton to 15 ton), Élingue sangle en tissu synthétique 5 Accessoires pour élingue de chaîne 5 Accessoires pour élingue en câble métallique 5 Câble métallique antigiratoiretel qu'il est s…

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# ACCESSOIRES D'ACCROCHAGE (cont.) ## 5.72 Échelles d'accès (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.73 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.73 (5) Where a section of a ladder on a tower crane has a climb exceeding 6 m (20 ft.) in length, that section of ladder shall have (a) a ladder safety cage 0.68 m to 0.76 m (27 in. to 30 in.) in diameter, installed from a point 3 m (10 ft.) from the landing, or (b) a ladder safety fall arrest device. ## 5.73 Jib access Each tower crane jib shall have a continuous catwalk from the mast to the tip, meeting the following requirements: (a) the catwalk shall be at least 0.3 m (12 in.) wide and constructed with a non-skid surface, (b) a handline approximately 1 m (39 in.) high and a midline shall be provided on both sides of the catwalk, not more than 0.3 m (12 in.) from the outside edge of the catwalk and be supported at an interval not exceeding 3 m ft.), and (c) the handline and midline shall be wire rope of at least 0.01 m (3/8 in.) diameter, or (d) where adequate handlines are not provided, alternative means of fall protection such as a horizontal lifeline system shall be provided in accordance with Part 1 General. ## 5.74 Hoisting rope (1) The hoisting rope on a tower crane shall be shortened by the removal of 3 m (10 ft.) at the dead end after every 3 months of use unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. (2) The hoisting rope on a tower crane shall be properly seized before cutting. ## 5.75 Weather limitations (1) An anemometer, readable by the operator at the crane controls, shall be mounted on the crown, apex or operator's cab of each tower crane. (5) Lorsqu'une section de l'échelle sur une grue à tour monte de plus de 6 m (20 pi), cette section de l'échelle doit comporter a) soit une cage de protection de 0,68 m à 0,76 m (27 po à 30 po) de diamètre, installée à 3 m (10 ft) du p…

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# ACCESSOIRES D'ACCROCHAGE (cont.) ## 5.69 Dispositifs limiteurs (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.70 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.70 crane is used again. ## 5.70 Test blocks (1) Blocks for testing overload protection devices on a tower crane shall be available at the tower crane site. (2) The weights of test blocks shall be as specified by the crane manufacturer, and the weight shall be accurately determined and durably and legibly marked on each block. (3) Lifting eyes in test blocks for a tower crane shall conform to the requirements of this Part. ## 5.71 Freedom to slew (1) Tower cranes shall be able to slew 3600 at all times and maintain the clearances required by subsection (3), unless otherwise specified by the crane manufacturer. (2) Where an unattended crane is allowed to slew, the empty load block shall be raised near its top position and located at minimum radius. ## Minimum clearance (3) A tower crane shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 1 m (3.3 ft.) and a lateral clearance of 0.3 m (1 ft.) between any component of the tower crane and any obstruction, under all load conditions. ## 5.72 Access ladders (1) An access ladder shall be fixed in position on the mast and crown of a tower crane. (2) An access ladder on a tower crane shall be able to support two 1.1 kN (250 lbs.) point loads between any two consecutive attachment points, and there shall be a minimum horizontal distance of 0.15 m (6 in.) between the rung and the object to which the ladder is attached. (3) Landing platforms shall be provided at least every 9 m (30 ft.) on the access ladder. (4) Each section of access ladder shall be offset horizontally from adjacent sections or the landing platforms shall have trap doors. à tour doit être corrigée avant de pouvoir réutiliser la grue. ## 5.70 Blocs pour essais (1) Les blocs pour réaliser les …

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# ACCESSOIRES D'ACCROCHAGE (cont.) ## 5.59 Surface de soutien (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.60 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.60 (2) When using a mobile crane or boom truck adjacent to an excavation, slope or backfilled area, a safe location for the equipment used in the hoisting operations shall be determined by the operator prior to making a lift. ## 5.60 Travel with a load A loaded mobile crane or boom truck shall only travel if the load is within the limits set by the crane manufacturer ## 5.61 Inspection intervals (1) Mobile cranes or boom trucks, and aerial ladder cranes shall be inspected and certified by a professional engineer (a) prior to initial service, (b) after any damage and subsequent repair, and (c) if the crane has been overstressed. (2) Mobile cranes, boom trucks and aerial ladder cranes shall be inspected in accordance with good engineering practice at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and certified as safe for use by a professional engineer, the crane manufacturer or the crane manufacturer's authorized representative. (3) When mobile cranes, boom trucks or aerial ladder cranes are temporarily located at a remote workplace at the time of the inspection in subsection (2), the annual inspection and certification required by subsection (2) shall not be delayed more than 3 months. (4) A crane boom used for driving piles with a vibratory hammer shall be inspected in accordance with good engineering practice, and certified safe for continued use by a professional engineer at least every 3 months, and before being returned to lifting service. (5) A crane boom used with a vibratory pile extractor or for dynamic compaction shall be inspected in accordance with good engineering practice, and certified safe for continued use by a professional engineer at least monthly, and before being returned to lifting ser…

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# ACCESSOIRES D'ACCROCHAGE (cont.) ## 5.51 Interrupteur de fin de course supérieur (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.52 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.52 ## 5.52 Electrical conductors (1) Electrical conductors for the bridge and trolley shall be located or guarded to prevent contact by workers. (2) An electrically powered crane, other than a monorail crane built prior to January 1, 1985, shall have a means for the operator to safely interrupt the main electric circuit under any load condition. ## 5.53 Manually powered hoists (1) A manually powered hoist shall have a ratchet and pawl, load brake, or other mechanism to hold the load at any height. (2) The crank handle for a crank operated winch without automatic load brakes shall be (a) prevented from slipping off the crankshaft while hoisting, and (b) removed from the crankshaft before the load is lowered. ## MOBILE CRANES, BOOM TRUCKS AND AERIAL LADDER CRANES ## 5.54 Carrier vehicle The carrier vehicle of a mobile crane, boom truck or aerial ladder crane shall meet the applicable requirements of Part 6 Mobile Equipment. ## 5.55 Load weight indicators (1) A mobile crane or boom truck with a rated capacity of 10 tonnes (11 tons) or more shall (a) have a device that measures and indicates the weight of the load on the load hook, or (b) disengage crane functions preventing the mobile crane or boom truck from lifting beyond the rated capacity, and chariot et qui correspondent aux marques sur les commandes. ## 5.52 Conducteurs électriques (1) Les conducteurs électriques pour l'appareil de levage et le chariot doivent être situés ou protégés de façon à empêcher les travailleurs d'entrer en contact avec eux. (2) Un appareil de levage électrique, sauf une grue monorail construite avant le 1er janvier 1985, doit avoir un dispositif permettant à l'opérateur de fermer le circui…

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## 5.09 Certification (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.10 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.10 from the applicable design or safety standard if (a) the original or rated capacity of the equipment cannot be determined, (b) the continued safe use of the equipment cannot be assured because of its age or history, (c) repairs or modifications have been made to load-carrying components, (d) modifications have been made which affect the rated capacity, or (e) the crane or hoist has been in contact with an electric arc or current. ## 5.10 Access and egress (1) Workers shall be provided with safe access and egress to the operator's position and to maintenance locations on a crane or hoist. (2) Where the normal safe means of egress is not always available to the operator during crane operations, an alternative safe means shall be provided for the operator to get from the operating position to a safe area in the event of a power failure or other emergency. ## 5.11 Audible warning (1) Effective audible warning devices shall be installed and used on a crane or hoist unless the hoisting equipment is operated using a pendant control and the operator walks near the load. (2) The operator of a crane or hoist shall sound a warning signal prior to moving the load when it is necessary to alert workers to hoisting operations. ## 5.12 Drop stops (1) Each top-running crane, under-running crane and monorail hoist shall be fitted with a means to limit the drop of trolley and bridge truck frames to 0.025 m (1 in.) if a wheel or axle fails. (2) Drop stops must be able to support the trolley and bridge with the crane or hoist loaded up to its rated capacity and be certified by the original equipment manufacturer or a professional engineer. si a) la capacité initiale ou nomina…

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## 5.29 Opération de levage dangereuse (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.30 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.30 ## Contact with loads and structures (b) a load does not contact the boom of a crane or hoist and the boom does not contact a structure, and (c) where contact as described in subsection (b) occurs, (i) it is reported to a supervisor, (ii) a qualified person inspects the point of contact, (iii) any damage such as a cracked weld or a bent or dented member is assessed, repaired as necessary, and (iv) the damaged or repaired area is certified by a professional engineer as safe for use, prior to the crane returning to service. ## Swing hazards (2) A worker shall not remain within range of the swing of the load or equipment when a hazard is created by the swing movement of the load, cab, counterweight or any other part of the crane or hoist, and the equipment shall not be moved when any worker is so exposed. ## Position of equipment (3) Equipment shall be positioned so that no moving part of the equipment comes within 0.6 m (2 ft.) of any obstruction in any area accessible to workers. (4) If the clearance required by subsection (3) cannot be provided, entry to such areas shall be prevented by barriers or other effective means. ## 5.30 Multiple crane lift (1) A multiple crane lift shall be under the direction of a qualified supervisor who is responsible for safe operations. (2) Written procedures shall be prepared for any multiple mobile crane lift ## toute sécurité; ## Contact avec des charges et des structures b) une charge n'entre pas en contact avec le bras d'une grue ou d'un palan, et le bras ne touche aucune structure; c) si un contact comme celui décrit à l'alinéa b) se produit : (i) on le signale au superviseur, (ii) une person…

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# RÈGLEMENT SUR LA SANTÉ ET LA SÉCURITÉ SUR LES LIEUX DE TRAVAIL (cont.) ## 5.07 Inspection, entretien et réparations (cont.) Workplace Health and Safety Regulations PART 5 CRANES, HOISTING AND LIFTING Section 5.08 Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité sur les lieux de travail PARTIE 5 APPAREILS DE LEVAGE Article 5.08 ## Records (3) Records of inspection and maintenance meeting the requirements of these Regulations shall be kept by the equipment operator and other persons inspecting and maintaining the equipment for (a) a crane or hoist with a rated capacity of 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs.) or more, (b) a crane or hoist used to support a worker, (c) a tower crane, (d) a mobile crane, boom truck or aerial ladder crane, (e) a side boom tractor or pipe layer, (f) a construction material hoist, (g) a chimney hoist, and (h) any other type of hoisting equipment specified by the board. [Paragraph 5.07(3)(h) amended by O.I.C. 2022/118] ## 5.08 Modifications (1) Any repair or modification of a crane or hoist shall be certified by a professional engineer or the original equipment manufacturer as having returned the component to a condition capable of carrying out its original design function with an adequate margin of safety. (2) Modifications affecting the rated capacity of a crane or hoist shall be assessed and the rated capacity adjusted by the original equipment manufacturer or a professional engineer. (3) Modifications to a crane or hoist and maintenance history shall be recorded in the inspection and maintenance records system, and the equipment manuals revised as necessary to ensure that adequate and appropriate information is available for safe use, operation and maintenance of the equipment. ## 5.09 Certification The rated capacity of a crane or hoist shall be certified by a professional engineer in accordance with criteria ## Dossiers (3) Des dossiers d'inspection et d'entretien qui répondent aux exigences du présent règlement doivent être conservés p…

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