Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, div. 1, ch. 4, subch. 4, app A Plate A-3-a
16. Employees shall cleanse thoroughly after
handling hazardous substances, and follow special instructions from authorized
sources.
17. Hod carriers should
avoid the use of extension ladders when carrying loads. Such ladders may
provide adequate strength, but the rung position and rope arrangement make such
climbing difficult and hazardous for this trade.
18. Work shall be so arranged that employees
are able to face ladder and use both hands while climbing.
19. Gasoline shall not be used for cleaning
purposes.
20. No burning, welding,
or other source of ignition shall be applied to any enclosed tank or vessel,
even if there are some openings, until it has first been determined that no
possibility of explosion exists, and authority for the work is obtained from
the foreman or superintendent.
21.
Any damage to scaffolds, falsework, or other supporting structures shall be
immediately reported to the foreman and repaired before use.
USE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
22. All tools and equipment shall be
maintained in good condition.
23.
Damaged tools or equipment shall be removed from service and tagged
"DEFECTIVE."
24. Pipe or Stillson
wrenches shall not be used as a substitute for other wrenches.
25. Only appropriate tools shall be used for
the job.
26. Wrenches shall not be
altered by the addition of handle-extensions or "cheaters."
27. Files shall be equipped with handles and
not used to punch or pry.
28. A
screwdriver shall not be used as a chisel.
29. Wheelbarrows shall not be pushed with
handles in an upright position.
30.
Portable electric tools shall not be lifted or lowered by means of the power
cord. Ropes shall be used.
31.
Electric cords shall not be exposed to damage from vehicles.
32. In locations where the use of a portable
power tool is difficult, the tool shall be supported by means of a rope or
similar support of adequate strength.
MACHINERY AND VEHICLES
33. Only authorized persons shall operate
machinery or equipment.
34. Loose
or frayed clothing, or long hair, dangling ties, finger rings, etc., shall not
be worn around moving machinery or other sources of entanglement.
35. Machinery shall not be serviced, repaired
or adjusted while in operation, nor shall oiling of moving parts be attempted,
except on equipment that is designed or fitted with safeguards to protect the
person performing the work.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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