Safety regulation for fixed access ladders, enclosed spaces, elevated platforms...etc

[J Escamilla]

We are in the design phase for a project in BC and are trying to find requirements for ladders (rung spacing, widths, etc), enclosed spaces, elevated platforms, and minimum clearances for opening for access. I have looked though the CanOSH website and their requirements, but for the life of me I can not find the information I am seeking. Can someone help point me in the right direction?

Thanks:)

[djohnson]

Have you tried the worksafeBC website? The government of BC should have legislation with guidlines on what you require. In Alberta there is legislation outlining everything that you are asking.

[J Escamilla]

I did get to the WorksafeBC website though the CanOSH website. I was able to find some information but not all that I was looking for. The search feature for the regulations and guidelines is easy to use, but I still came up empty with some of my questions I need answered.

[djohnson]

Here is what I found on the WorkSafeBC website.

http://www2.worksafebc.com/publications/OHSRegulation/Part13.asp

[J Escamilla]

Thanks for the replies,

I did find that as well. It seems that most of the ladder info it provides is for temporary ladders. We are going to install permanent ladders for maintinence and need to know the min and max rung spacing, min and max rung widths, if safety cages are needed around the ladder after a certain height above the ground.

I may just have to find a contact number from worksafebc and call someone to see if they can point me in the right direction.

[Owen]

You may want to try the building code for the rungs if it is a permanent install.

Owen

[mhutt]

Give this a gander.

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/eds/eds2-04_fixed.html

[soleary]

Hey there,

PIP Standard STF05501 Fixed ladders and cages addresses some of the issues with ladders. This standard is referenced in the Alberta OHS Code, not sure if it would apply in BC.

Hope this helps.