Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 2940.8 - Material Handling
(a)
Unloading. Prior to and during the unloading of poles, crossarms, and similar
material, the load shall be thoroughly examined to ascertain if the load has
shifted, binders or stakes have broken or the load is otherwise hazardous to
employees. Where a hazardous condition is noted, positive means shall be taken
to eliminate the hazard. Employees shall not stand on top or in the potential
path of an unsecured load while unloading poles from pole dollies or utility
trailers.
(b) Pole Hauling.
(1) During pole hauling operations, all loads
shall be secured to prevent displacement and a red flag shall be displayed at
the trailing end of the load.
(2)
When hauling poles during the hours of darkness, illuminated warning devices
shall be attached to the trailing end of the load.
(c) Storage. When materials or equipment are
stored under energized bus, energized conductors, or near exposed energized
equipment, applicable clearances shall be maintained as stated in Section
2946 Table 2, except when such work
is performed by qualified electrical workers, or as provided in Section
2944(g)(3) and
(g)(4).
(d) Tag Lines. Tag lines used near energized
conductors shall be of a non-conductive type.
(e) Attaching the Load. Hoist ropes shall not
be wrapped around the load. This provision shall not apply to electric
construction crews when setting or removing poles.
(f) Damaged or unstable poles, or sections of
poles shall be guyed, braced or otherwise securely supported during pole
removal operations.
(g) To protect
employees from falling into holes used for placing poles, the employer shall
physically guard the holes, or ensure that employees attend the holes, whenever
anyone is working nearby.
Notes
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-19-97; operative 12-19-97 (Register 97, No. 47).
3. New subsection (f) filed 4-24-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 17).
4. Amendment of subsection (c) and new subsection (g) filed 2-27-2018; operative 4-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 11-19-97; operative 12-19-97 (Register 97, No. 47).
3. New subsection (f) filed 4-24-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 17).
4. Amendment of subsection (c) and new subsection (g) filed 2-27-2018; operative
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