(a)
Private Roadways and Off-Highway Conditions.
(1) Single-lane private roads with two-way
traffic shall be provided with turnouts. Where turnouts are not practicable, a
control system shall be provided to prevent vehicles from meeting on such
single-lane roads.
(2) On private
roads used for two-way traffic, arrangements shall be such that vehicles travel
on the right side as much as possible. Signs shall be posted to clearly
indicate variations from this system. Where practicable, separate haulage roads
shall be provided between loaded and empty units. Haulage roads shall be wide
enough to allow for safe passage. Safe distances between moving units shall be
maintained.
NOTE: Left hand traffic patterns are permitted provided
that vehicle operators are advised of the pattern and job site conditions
warrant that the procedure is safe.
(3) Private roads shall be maintained free
from holes and ruts that affect the safe control of the vehicle. Every
emergency access ramp and berm used by an employer shall be constructed to
restrain and control runaway vehicles.
(4) Where a hazard exists to employees
because of traffic or haulage conditions, a system of traffic controls shall be
required so as to abate the hazard. (See Section
1598(b)).
NOTE: Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the use
of additional signs that are not included in the Manual referenced in Section
1598(b). Examples:
"Haul Road," "Left Hand Pattern," "Scraper Crossing," etc.
(5) Employees (on foot), such as
grade-checkers, surveyors and others exposed to the hazard of vehicular
traffic, shall wear high visibility safety apparel in accordance with the
requirements of Sections
1598 and
1599 of these
Orders.
(b) Dust Control.
Action shall be taken to prevent dust from seriously reducing visibility. In
dusty operations, equipment operators shall use adequate respiratory
protection.
(c) Equipment Control.
(1) Equipment shall be under control at all
times and shall be kept in gear when descending grades.
(2) No vehicle shall be driven at a speed
greater than is reasonable and proper, with due regard for weather, traffic,
intersections, width and character of the roadway, type of motor vehicle, and
any other existing conditions.
(d) Exhaust. Arrangements shall be made to
direct exhaust gases away from the operator's breathing zone.
(e) Heat Shields. When push-tractors are
working in tandem, heat shields, or equivalent protection, shall be provided
for operators.
Notes
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, §
1590
1.
Amendment of subsection (e) and new subsections (f), (g) and (h) filed 10-2-70;
effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 40).
2.
Amendment of subsections (a) and (d) filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 75, No. 21).
3. Repealer and new section filed
11-12-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No.
46).
4. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 2-7-86; effective
thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 6).
5. Amendment of
subsection (a)(5) filed 6-2-2010; operative 7-2-2010 (Register 2010, No.
23).
Note: Authority cited: Section
142.3, Labor
Code. Reference: Section
142.3, Labor
Code.
1. Amendment of
subsection (e) and new subsections (f), (g) and (h) filed 10-2-70; effective
thirtieth day thereafter (Register 70, No. 40).
2. Amendment of
subsections (a) and (d) filed 5-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 75, No. 21).
3. Repealer and new section filed 11-12-75;
effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 46).
4.
Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 2-7-86; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 86, No. 6).
5. Amendment of subsection (a)(5)
filed 6-2-2010; operative 7-2-2010 (Register 2010, No. 23).