2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Electrical workers must do electrical work 
38.4
An employer must ensure that, in the workplace, only an electrical
worker performs electrical work.
Other requirements to be met
38.5
An employer must ensure that the electrical work performed in the
workplace conforms to the requirements of
(a) The Electricians’ Licence Act;
(b) the Manitoba Electrical Code; and

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(c) where applicable, the by-laws of the municipality.
Equipment location and protection
38.6
An employer and an owner must ensure that energized electrical
equipment is suitably located and guarded so that it is not contacted
by a worker.
PROCEDURES
Working near exposed energized electrical equipment 
38.7
When work is being done near exposed, energized electrical
equipment, an employer must ensure that the work is done in a
manner that prevents a worker from contacting the equipment.
Defect or unsafe condition
38.8(1) If a defect or unsafe condition is identified in electrical equipment,
an employer must ensure that
(a) steps are immediately taken to protect the safety and health of
any worker who may be at risk; and
(b) the defect is repaired or the unsafe condition is corrected as
soon as is reasonably practicable.
38.8(2) Where an unsafe condition is identified in a portable power cable,
cable coupler or cable component, an employer must ensure that the
cable, coupler or component is repaired or removed from service.
Electrical equipment to be protected and properly installed
38.9
An employer and an owner must ensure that
(a) each electrical panel and switch controlling a service supply,
feeder or branch circuit is protected from physical or mechanical
damage and is
(i) securely mounted in a vertical position to a substantial
support in an area free from an accumulation of water,
(ii) readily accessible to an electrical worker and clear of any
obstructions, and
(iii) fitted with an approved cover over any uninsulated part
carrying a current and an approved filler in any unused
opening; and
(b) electrical distribution switches, including main circuit breakers,
have a suitable means for being locked-out in the open or de-
energized position.

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