Overview
The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) has introduced changes regarding licensing for Hand powered manlifts.
Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations
Effective January 1, 2018, with respect to manlifts, CAN/CSA-B311-02 (R2012) Safety Code for Manlifts was adopted for the purposes of these regulations.
Hand Powered Counterbalanced Manlifts
Hand powered counterbalanced manlifts must be licensed with TSASK. The Design registration process has been grandfathered for all devices preceding the implementation of The Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations effective January 1, 2018.
Owners
Owners that have these devices in operation must ensure that the elevator is maintained in a condition that is safe for its use and operation. Only licensed contractors with TSASK who authorizes the holder to construct, rebuild, alter, repair, service or conduct periodic inspections and tests on elevators or parts of elevators shall perform these requirements related to Hand Powered Counterbalanced Manlifts
Owner/Contractor
Owner/Contractors must contact TSASK to schedule an inspection, the owner/contractor shall notify TSASK as to when the elevator will be ready for an inspection and specify the date on which the elevator is intended to be placed in service. The owner of an elevator must apply and post the required licence as per The Passenger and Freight Elevator Regulations.
For more information about Elevator Device Licensing on Hand Powered Counterbalanced Manlifts, please contact elevatordesign@tsask.ca.