Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)

2.14 (1) Every exterior stairway, walkway, ramp and passageway that may be used by employees shall be kept free of accumulations of ice and snow or other slipping or tripping hazards.

(2) All dust, dirt, waste and scrap material in every work place in a building shall be removed as often as is necessary to protect the health and safety of employees and shall be disposed of in such a manner that the health and safety of employees is not endangered.

(3) Every travelled surface in a work place shall be

• (a) slip resistant; and

• (b) kept free of splinters, holes, loose boards and tiles and similar defects.