California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 4 - Construction Safety Orders
Appendix A - Labor Code Excerpts; Accident Prevention Program Ideas; Etc
Plate A-3-a
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
16. Employees shall cleanse thoroughly after handling hazardous substances, and follow special instructions from authorized sources.
17. Hod carriers should avoid the use of extension ladders when carrying loads. Such ladders may provide adequate strength, but the rung position and rope arrangement make such climbing difficult and hazardous for this trade.
18. Work shall be so arranged that employees are able to face ladder and use both hands while climbing.
19. Gasoline shall not be used for cleaning purposes.
20. No burning, welding, or other source of ignition shall be applied to any enclosed tank or vessel, even if there are some openings, until it has first been determined that no possibility of explosion exists, and authority for the work is obtained from the foreman or superintendent.
21. Any damage to scaffolds, falsework, or other supporting structures shall be immediately reported to the foreman and repaired before use.
USE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
22. All tools and equipment shall be maintained in good condition.
23. Damaged tools or equipment shall be removed from service and tagged "DEFECTIVE."
24. Pipe or Stillson wrenches shall not be used as a substitute for other wrenches.
25. Only appropriate tools shall be used for the job.
26. Wrenches shall not be altered by the addition of handle-extensions or "cheaters."
27. Files shall be equipped with handles and not used to punch or pry.
28. A screwdriver shall not be used as a chisel.
29. Wheelbarrows shall not be pushed with handles in an upright position.
30. Portable electric tools shall not be lifted or lowered by means of the power cord. Ropes shall be used.
31. Electric cords shall not be exposed to damage from vehicles.
32. In locations where the use of a portable power tool is difficult, the tool shall be supported by means of a rope or similar support of adequate strength.
MACHINERY AND VEHICLES
33. Only authorized persons shall operate machinery or equipment.
34. Loose or frayed clothing, or long hair, dangling ties, finger rings, etc., shall not be worn around moving machinery or other sources of entanglement.
35. Machinery shall not be serviced, repaired or adjusted while in operation, nor shall oiling of moving parts be attempted, except on equipment that is designed or fitted with safeguards to protect the person performing the work.
1. Amendment filed 4-3-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 14).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
