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 3 - General Plant Equipment and Special Operations
Article 14 - Marine Terminal Operations
Section 3471 - Chutes, Gravity Conveyors and Rollers
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Chutes used in the manual handling of cargo shall be of adequate length and strength for the use to which they are put and shall be kept free of splinters and sharp edges.
(b) When necessary for the safety of employees, chutes shall be equipped with sideboards to afford protection from falling objects.
(c) Chutes and gravity roller sections shall be firmly placed or secured to prevent displacement.
(d) Gravity rollers shall be of sufficient strength for the weight of material which is placed upon them. Rollers shall be locked in position to prevent them from falling or jumping out of the frame.
(e) Frames shall be kept free of burrs and sharp edges.
(f) When necessary for the safety of employees, provisions shall be made for braking objects other than bulk commodities at the delivery end of the roller or chute.
(g) Chute and hopper openings which present a hazard shall be guarded to prevent employees from falling through them.
(h) When employees are working on hoppers, the hopper shall be equipped with a safe walkway and means of access.
(i) Direct communication shall be provided between the discharge or shipboard control end of loading spouts and chutes and the point in the terminal from which the flow of cargo is controlled.
(j) Before an employee enters an empty bin:
(k) Before an employee enters a bin containing a bulk commodity such as coal or sugar, the employer shall ensure that:
1. Amendment filed 12-12-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 50).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
