“borehole” means a hole or cavity created by manual or mechanical means
for the insertion of explosives charges. (« trou de mine »)
“buoyant apparatus” mean an apparatus that
(a) is capable of supporting the weight of a worker in water;
(b) is constructed to remain stable when floating;
(c) has no projections that prevent it from sliding easily over the
side of a boat or ship; and
(d) requires no adjustment before use. (« engin flottant »)
“CAN” means a standard approved by the Standards Council of Canada.
(« CAN »)
“CGSB” means the Canadian General Standards Board. (« CGSB »)
“charge” means an explosive that has been prepared for detonation.
(« charge »)
“chemical substance” means any natural or artificial substance, whether in
the form of a solid, liquid, gas or vapour, other than a biological substance.
(« substance chimique »)
“close workplace” means a workplace from which, under normal travel
conditions and using the means of transportation used at the workplace
in an emergency, an ill or injured worker can be transported to a medical
facility in 30 minutes or less. (« lieu de travail rapproché »)
“co-chairperson” means the co-chairperson of a committee. (« coprésident »)
“combustible liquid” means a liquid that has a flashpoint at or
above 37.8
o
C and below 93.3
o
C. (« liquide combustible »)
“competent” means possessing knowledge, experience and training to
perform a specific duty. (« compétent »)
“compressed air environment” means an environment in which air has
been mechanically compressed so as to raise the air pressure higher than
atmospheric pressure. (« atmosphère d’air comprimé »)
