Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 2942 - Tubular Steel Poles
Tubular steel power line poles installed six months or more after the effective date of these orders shall meet the requirements of this section.
(a) All tubular steel
pole structures shall be provided with access to the top of the structure, and
the worker's vertical step distance shall be no greater than 18 inches. Where
steps are the means of access, the lines of steps shall be located a maximum of
180 degrees apart and shall not exceed 20 inches of arc around the pole
surface. Where removable pole steps are used they shall be secured in place
when installed to avoid accidental dislodging. Steps and mounts shall be
capable of supporting a 250 pound weight with a safety factor of 2.5
minimum.
(b) When Pole Steps are
Used:
(1) Rest points at which workers may
stand with both feet at the same level with provision for attaching a safety
strap shall be provided at intervals not to exceed 20 feet.
(2) Belting-off loops (safety strap brackets)
shall be installed on poles having a diameter exceeding 24
inches.
(c) Belting-off
loops installed at rest points shall be permanently affixed to the pole in a
vertical position. They shall be of such configuration as to permit easy
attachment of a standard lineman's safety strap. They shall be capable of
supporting a 250 pound weight with a safety factor of 2.5 minimum.
(d) Additional means shall be provided to
permit movement over or around obstructions such as crossarms and post-type
insulators.
Notes
2. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 88, No. 1).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
2. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 88, No. 1).
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