Regulations respecting temporary work structures used in Federal works, undertakings and business (Canada Temporary Work Structure Regulations) Repealed! Jurisdiction Canada Year 1972 Published in English, French Original/other title [French] Rčglement concernant les charpentes provisoires utilisées dans les travaux, les entreprises et les affaires de compétence fédérale (Rčglement du Canada sur les charpentes provisoires) Serial title Canada Gazette - Gazette du Canada Source 12 Jan. 1972, Part II, Vol.106, No.1, p.17-20. Serial number SOR/71-663 Descriptors [Primary] Canada, construction industry, occupational safety, temporary supporting structures [Secondary] USA, directive, erection and dismantling of scaffolds, inspection, ladders and other means of access, legislation, prohibited work, replaced, safety officers, standardization, structural steel work Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract According to these regulations issued pursuant to the Canada Labour Code (Safety of Employees), temporary work structures must: not be provided or used where permanent work structures are feasible; be inspected for safety and be used in a safe manner only by authorised, trained employees; if defective or dangerous, be reported to the person in charge; be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in safe condition to comply with the National Building Code of Canada, the National Safety Council Accident Prevention Manual, the American National Standards Institute or other acceptable standard. Work is restricted in inclement weather. Strict rules cover housekeeping, prevention of falling and tripping (including ladder and safety net standards), work practices and trafic control. Replaced by CIS 86-1483. CIS No. 73-459 Database ID 19197