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 8 - Miscellaneous Safe Practices
Section 8397.6 - Working Alone
Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 8397.6
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Whenever an employee is working alone, such as in a confined space or isolated location, the employer shall account for each employee:
(1) Throughout each work shift at regular
intervals appropriate to the job assignment to ensure the employee's safety and
health; and
(2) At the end of the
job assignment or at the end of the work shift, whichever occurs
first.
(b) The employer shall account for each employee by sight or verbal communication.
1. New section filed 12-13-2011; operative 12-13-2011. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2011, No. 50). For prior history, see Register 88, No. 6.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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