California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 14 - Petroleum Safety Orders-Drilling and Production
Article 23 - Erection of Derricks and Masts
Section 6584 - Telescoping Gin Pole Mast: Locking Device

Every telescoping gin pole mast shall be equipped with a locking device for holding the top telescoping section of the mast in its extended working position. This device may be operated from ground level or at various positions on the mast, and shall be secured with a safety chain or other equivalent means to prevent the locking device from falling.

1. Amendment filed 7-20-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 12).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.