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 B - Handy Construction Data; Facts; and Information
Plate B-1-a - Sanitation of Personal Safety Devices
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(except respiratory protective equipment)
Thorough scrubbing with soap and hot water is ordinarily adequate for cleaning purposes. When additional cleaning appears necessary, one of the following treatments should be used, in addition to the soap and water scrubbing:
(1) Immerse in boiling water for five (5) minutes.
(2) The method recommended by the manufacturer for cleaning and sterilizing.
After following any of these procedures, the equipment should be thoroughly rinsed with water and hung up to dry.
Such items that have been in contact with the skin of the wearer must be replaced if they cannot be cleaned as described.
1. Amendment of Plate B-1-a filed 1-17-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 3).
2. Amendment of Plate B-1-a repealing paragraphs (1)-(2) and renumbering paragraphs filed 7-28-2006; operative 8-27-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
