California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13 - Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 94 - Hydraulic Cranes and Excavators
Section 4953 - Brakes

Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 4953

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

(a) A travel lock or brake shall be provided on crawler machines capable of holding the machine stationary on any grade the machine is capable of negotiating.

(b) Service brakes shall be provided and maintained on truck or wheel mounted machines as specified by the certified agent and these Orders. Means shall be provided to hold the machine stationary during working cycles and on any grade which it can negotiate.

1. Amendment filed 8-29-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

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