California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 21 - Telecommunication Safety Orders
Article 1 - Telecommunications
Section 8613 - Cable Fault Locating and Testing
Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 8613
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 27, 2024
(a) Employees involved in using high voltages to locate trouble or test cables shall be instructed in the precautions necessary for their own safety, and the safety of other employees.
(b) Before the voltage is applied, cable conductors shall be isolated. Employees shall be warned, by such techniques as briefing and tagging at all affected locations, to stay clear while the voltage is applied.
1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-30-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 14).
Note: Authority and reference cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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