Are you a contractor, roofer, cladding installer, or working on residential and commercial projects in Quebec? The CNESST 2025 now imposes strict standards for working at heights. The Pump-Jack system, your modular aluminum tool on the job site, must now be used with increased vigilance and full compliance to avoid work stoppages and penalties.

Enhanced safety with the Pump-Jack: compliance with CNESST standards

The Pump-Jack, used to access exterior levels with full mobility, can become dangerous if it is improperly assembled or used. The CNESST imposes strict rules to ensure safety:

• Daily inspection: check the posts, the mechanism, the chains, the bolts, the anchors, and the condition of the non-slip bases.
• Compliant materials: the posts must be made of sturdy aluminum, with a strength greater than three times the maximum expected load.
• Usage limits: maximum of two workers per bay, maximum load of 227 kg.
• Fall protection is mandatory starting at 3 m: solid and continuous side guardrails are required. In the absence of collective protection, wearing a harness is required, with certified anchorage and a visible rescue plan.
• Additional stabilization: anchor points located under the platform when the structure is repositioned.

Best practices for installation and inspection

• Inspect visually every day, and never use a damaged or deformed system.
• Never exceed the acceptable space between the platform and the wall: a gap that is too large is prohibited.
• No mixing of components: only use certified and compatible parts.
• Structural anchoring: regular bracing from the base, follow the manufacturer's instructions or CSA standards.
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, which take precedence in case of conflict with provincial standards.

The CNESST rules to follow with ladders

The CNESST strictly regulates the use of portable ladders on construction sites. Unlike a Pump-Jack scaffold, the ladder is not considered a work platform, but rather a means of temporary access.

Here are the main points to remember:

• Occasional use only: it is prohibited to work for long periods from a ladder, especially for tasks requiring strength or precision.
• Mandatory stabilization: the ladder must always rest on a stable and non-slip surface, and be secured in place to prevent any tipping.
• Safe inclination: adhere to the recommended angle (1 foot of setback for every 4 feet of height).
• Prohibition on working at heights greater than 3 meters without fall protection: beyond that, prioritize using scaffolding (such as the Pump-Jack) or install guardrails and harnesses.
• Regular inspection: before each use, check the overall condition of the ladder (rails, rungs, non-slip feet).

For all repetitive or prolonged work at height, the CNESST clearly recommends the use of suitable systems such as modular aluminum scaffolding (Pump-Jack), which is much safer and compliant with the new requirements.

Why prioritize the Sturdy Pump-Jack Equipment?

1. Reliable security:
   • Certified aluminum posts (superior strength), modular guardrails, stabilized bases, structured anchoring.
2. Compliance with CNESST and CSA standards:
   • Compliant materials, simplified inspection, limited load and personnel, imposed structural fastening.
3. Speed and adaptability :
   • Light assembly, "Certified CNESST Pump-Jack" kit, quick assembly/disassembly, compliant from implementation.
4. Integrated training:
   • Compliance documentation and verification sheets available for display on site.

Discover the new CNESST 2025 requirements for the safe use of Pump-Jacks and ladders in Quebec: daily inspection, fall protection, certified strength, training, and compliant Sturdy solutions.