Regulations respecting safe working practices for the protection of persons employed on ships (Safe working practices regulations) Jurisdiction Canada Year 1972 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Rčglement concernant les mesures de sécurité au travail pour protéger les personnes employées ŕ bord des navires (Rčglement sur les mesures de sécurité au travail) Serial title Canada Gazette - Gazette du Canada Source 23 Feb. 1972, Part II, Vol.106, No.4, p.232-244. Serial number SOR/72-35 Descriptors [Primary] Canada, occupational safety, ships, water transport [Secondary] electrical safety, fire hazards, health hazards, legislation, mechanical hazards, personal protective equipment, safety and health engineering, safety and health organization Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract Issued under the Canada Shipping Act, these regulations apply to and in respect of the employment of persons in any working area associated with any ship in Canada or any Canadian ship outside Canada. General safety rules are laid down in accordance with good industrial safety practices. Special provisions cover particular hazards associated with work on ships: lifting appliances and powered mobile equipment; holds, tanks, compartments, fire prevention and protection; hot work; scaffolding, stages, ladders, gangways; electrical; pressure vessels; personal protective equipment. General requirements and working practices and powers of inspectors are established. CIS No. 73-536 Database ID 19168