The Occupational Safety General Regulations notes the use of an “Engineer” in the places listed in the following table. Note that:
1) the use of an engineer is not required in all cases. In some cases, it is an option only;
2) the table summarizes the sections to a great extent and that all readers should consult the actual sections of the regulations to determine the precise requirements.
Section | Description |
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2(l) | Definition of engineer |
34(2)(c)(i) | Certify specifications to stockpile or remove unconsolidated material |
34(3)(c)(i) | Certify specifications for undermining or undercutting face of unconsolidated material |
55 | Certify specifications for a hoist, industrial lift truck or powered mobile equipment where no manufacturers specifications exist |
60 | Certify alterations to a safety device or control on a hoist, industrial lift truck or powered mobile equipment |
62(1) | Certify a falling objects protective structure |
62(2) | Certify alterations to a falling objects protective structure |
63(1)(a)(b) (c) |
Certify a rollover protective structure for powered mobile equipment manufactured on or after January 1, 1974 |
63(2)(c) | Certify a rollover protective structure for powered mobile equipment or an industrial lift truck manufactured before January 1, 1974 |
63(3) | Certify alterations to a rollover protective structure |
73(3) | Create a statement of safe working load |
73(4)(b) | Certify mobile and overhead cranes with capacities over 5 tonnes |
73(4)(c) | Certify tower cranes |
73(6) | Performance of appropriate tests in certifying a mobile or overhead crane |
73(9) | Create a statement of revised safe working load |
73(10)(a)(b) | Create a statement of revised safe working load |
74(2)(b) | Determine safety factors during hoist tests |
80(4) | Design rigging hardware |
83(a)(b) | Inspect and provide written reports for industrial lift trucks used to lift persons |
84(1) | Certify specifications for a machine where no manufacturers specifications exist |
101(2)(b) | Certify cleaning devices using compressed air |
126(6)(c)(iii) | Certifying decreases in approach distances to energized electrical lines |
141(2)(b) | Certify the design of permanent stairs |
141(3) | Assess permanent stairs |
141(4)(b) | Certify the repair or modifications of permanent stairs |
144(2)(b) | Certify the design of permanent ramps |
144(3) | Assess permanent ramps |
144(4)(b) | Certify the repair or modifications of permanent ramps |
146(2)(b) | Certify the design of a catwalk |
146(3)(a) | Assess catwalks |
146(3)(b)(ii) | Certify the repair or modifications of catwalks |
154(3)(a) | Design bracing and shoring |
154(3)(b) | Authorize the removal of bracing and shoring |
165(1)(a) | Designate a “demolition zone” |
165(7) | Certify procedures for undercutting structural supports |
166(5) | Certify the walls of a steep trench |
168(a) | Certify that excavated material may be kept within 1 metre of a trench |
170(1) | Certify the design of a trench cage |
170(2) | Information to be included in certification of trench cage design |
170(3) | Certify repairs or modifications to a trench cage |
172 | Certifying use of trench cage in specific circumstances |
173(1)(a) | Design bracing and shoring for trenches |
181(b) | Certify that excavated material may be kept within 7 metre of an excavation at a surface mine |
184(3)(a) | Certify the stability of unbenched walls at a surface mine |
185 | Certify procedures for working unconsolidated material at a surface mine |
186(2)(b)(i) | Certify procedures for extracting material with powered mobile equipment at a surface mine |
188(c)(i) | Certify procedures for working unconsolidated material at a surface mine |
189(c) (i) | Certifying the safety of working faces at surface mines for pedestrian approach |
201(2)(b) | Certifying an aerial device for structural fire fighting |