California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 17 - Mine Safety Orders
Article 41 - Telephones
Underground
Section 7166 - Telephones for Shaft Work

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 7166
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

When a shaft-sinking or shaft-deepening operation reaches a depth of 100 feet below the shaft-sinking hoist, a telephone system shall be installed for communication between the shaft crew and the hoistman.

It is recommended that a portable type of telephone be provided for the shaft crew so that it can be kept near their working place during working hours.

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