Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 1729 - Hot Asphalt and Hot Pitch Buckets and Gallows-Type Frames
(a) Hot Asphalt and Hot Pitch Buckets.
(1) Every hot asphalt and hot pitch bucket
shall be made of No. 24 gauge or heavier sheet steel and shall have a metal
bail of ¼ -inch diameter or larger material. The bail shall be fastened
to offset ears, or equivalent, which have been riveted, welded, or otherwise
securely attached to the bucket.
(2) Mop buckets shall not have a capacity in
excess of 9 ½ gallons.
(3)
Mop buckets shall not be used as carrying buckets.
(4) Carrying buckets shall not have a
capacity in excess of 6 gallons.
(b) Gallows-Type Frames.
(1) Gallows-type frames shall be made of
"selected lumber," or material of equivalent strength, firmly bolted or nailed
together and may be job site fabricated or a manufactured assembly.
Construction may be as illustrated in Plate C-18, Appendix, or alternate
designs may be used provided equivalent or greater strength is
afforded.
(2) Gallows-type frames
shall be securely tied back to solid construction on the roof at all times
while in use or in the case of designs incorporating counterbalancing means,
shall be counterbalanced with items or materials which will not be used in
performing the work which is being done during the period the hoist is being
used.
(3) If a tieback is used, the
tieback shall be of Manila rope not less than ¾ -inch in diameter, or
equivalent, tied securely to the tailpiece, stretched tight and lashed to an
object on the roof suitable to provide secure anchorage to hold the frame in
place when loaded.
(4) Gallows-type
frames are for single line hand use and muscle power only. Any attachment of a
power system, winch, hoist, or blocks is prohibited.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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