2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

 

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Workplace Safety And Health Regulation
175
PART 16 
MACHINES, TOOLS AND ROBOTS
DIVISION 1
Application
16.1
This Division applies to every workplace where a machine or tool is
used.
Safe work procedures
16.2(1) An employer must
(a) develop and implement safe work procedures respecting all
machines and tools used in the workplace;
(b) train workers in the safe work procedures; and
(c) ensure that workers comply with the safe work procedures.
16.2(2) The safe work procedures must include practices and procedures
dealing with the lockout of machines used in the workplace.
Duty to inform workers
16.3
An employer must ensure that a worker is
(a) informed of any risks associated with a machine or tool used in
the workplace; and
(b) provided with information, instruction and training in the safe
use and operation of the machine or tool.
MACHINE AND TOOL SAFETY
Machine and tool safety
16.4(1) An employer must ensure that any machine or tool in the workplace
is
(a) capable of safely performing the functions for which it is used;
and
(b) used, inspected and operated in accordance with
(i) the manufacturer’s specifications, and
(ii) the safe work procedures for the workplace.

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Workplace Safety And Health Regulation
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16.4(2) An employer and the supplier of any machine or tool must ensure
that the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of or any
modification to any machine or tool is carried out in accordance with
(a) the manufacturer’s specifications; or
(b) the specifications certified by a professional engineer.
16.4(3) An employer and a supplier must ensure that any machine or tool
under his or her control is inspected at regular intervals to ensure that,
so far as reasonably practicable, the machine or tool is capable of
(a) withstanding any stress that is or is likely to be imposed on it;
and
(b) safely performing the functions for which it is used.