2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Accessway
26.36(1) An employer must ensure that an accessway is provided for the full
depth of a shaft that a worker is required or permitted to enter.
26.36(2) An employer must ensure that the accessway
(a) is completely separated from a hoistway so that a load or hoist
will not come in contact with a worker; and
(b) has a landing or rest platform provided at vertical intervals
not exceeding 5 m or a protective cage or other suitable safety
device.
26.36(3) An employer must ensure that the accessway is securely covered
when it is not in use.

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Guardrail at shaft opening
26.37
An employer must ensure that the opening to a shaft is protected by
a guardrail and toe board that meet the requirements of Part 14 (Fall
Protection).
Illumination
26.38(1) An employer must ensure that a source of lighting of at least five decalux
is provided at the location in a shaft or tunnel where a worker is working.
26.38(2) An employer must provide an adequate emergency lighting system in a
tunnel or shaft if the normal lighting system fails.
Internal combustion engines
26.39
An employer must ensure that an internal combustion engine is not
used in a shaft or tunnel unless
(a) the engine is equipped with a properly maintained exhaust
conditioner;
(b) the engine is shut down immediately if the ventilation system
ceases to operate or function effectively and is not restarted until
the ventilation system is functioning effectively;
(c) tests are conducted continuously and recorded at least once
during each shift to determine the concentration of hazardous
gases in the work area; and
(d) an appropriate fire extinguisher is kept near the internal
combustion engine.