California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 20 - Tunnel Safety Orders
Article 16 - Mechanical Tunneling Methods, Machinery and Equipment
Section 8457 - Excessive Heat

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 8457

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

(a) Where hydraulic lines are subject to contact at temperatures above 160° F, insulation or guarding shall be provided.

(b) Control methods shall be used to remove excessive heat when encountered to assure reasonable working conditions.

(c) Hydraulic lines shall be located or shielded so that employees will not be exposed to the hazard of being sprayed with hot and/or pressurized hydraulic oil.

1. Amendment of section and new NOTE filed 3-5-96; operative 4-4-96 (Register 96, No. 10).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 142.3 and 7997, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 7997, Labor Code.

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