California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 18 - Ship Building, Ship Repairing and Ship Breaking Safety Orders
Article 5 - Scaffold Construction
Section 8369 - Intermediate Staging Levels-General

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 8369

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Boxes, barrels, and similar makeshifts shall not be used to support boards or planks for the purpose of obtaining intermediate staging levels.

(b) Specially constructed four-legged tables may be used to secure intermediate staging levels provided they are of proper design and adequately secured in place.

(c) The minimum dimensions of lumber to be used in the construction of staging tables shall be of the following:

Legs

Tops

Braces

Bands
3"x 3"1"x 12"1"x 6"1"x 6"
(1) Each leg shall be properly secured to the table and shall be braced both parallel and transverse with the table.

(2) Table tops shall be securely nailed in place, and the width or length of tables shall be not less than 3 feet.

(3) Standard railings shall protect the outboard side of all staging tables while in use, and such railings shall be attached to the main staging uprights.

(4) The height of a table shall not exceed its minimum horizontal dimensions.

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 1-22-88; operative 2-21-88 (Register 88, No. 6).

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

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