Workplace Safety And Health Regulation
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PART 19
FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS
Application
19.1 This Part applies to every workplace where
(a) combustible liquids, flammable liquids or flammable
substances are present; or
(b) hot work is performed.
Safe work procedures
19.2
An employer must
(a) develop and implement safe work procedures for fire and
explosive hazards in the workplace, including hot work if hot
work is performed in the workplace;
(b) train workers in the safe work procedures; and
(c) ensure that workers comply with the safe work procedures.
Fire protection equipment and fire extinguishers
19.3(1) An employer must ensure that
(a) fire protection equipment of an appropriate type and
sufficient size and capacity to be effective is installed in the
workplace in accordance with the
Manitoba Fire Code; and
(b) portable fire extinguishers are located in the workplace in
accordance with the
Manitoba Fire Code.
19.3(2) An employer must ensure that all fire protection equipment and
portable fire extinguishers are maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications and the
Manitoba Fire Code.
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