Amendment to Powered Mobile Equipment

An amended must be considered for 22.7(1)(b) due to the fact that manufactures may not supply Fire Extinguishers on the powered mobile equipment, therefore the powered mobile equipment is not designed or manufactured to support a fire extinguisher. In order the mount a fire extinguisher, authorization from the authorized dealer would have to be considered due to modification and altering the engineered design of the equipment; this is not practicable. Another consideration is the fire extinguisher impeding the operator ability to steer the equipment has been an identified hazard as well. Realistically, a fire extinguisher must be in close proximately to any identify hazards by conducting a thorough job hazard analysis. In conclusion, a fire extinguisher needs to be available in the area but not on the powered mobile equipment.

Safety requirements

22.7(1) An employer and a supplier must ensure that powered mobile

equipment is equipped with

(a) a horn or other audible warning device;

(b) a portable fire extinguisher that meets the applicable

requirements for extinguishers contained in the Manitoba Fire

Code;

(c) an effective braking system; and

(d) an effective parking device.