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 20 - Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment
Section 3559.1 - Airless Spray Guns
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Airless spray guns of the type which atomize paints and fluids at high pressures (1,000 pounds or more per square inch) shall be equipped with automatic or visible manual safety devices which will prevent pulling of the trigger to prevent release of the paint or fluid until the safety device is manually released.
(b) In lieu of (a) above, a diffuser nut which will prevent high pressure, high velocity release, while the nozzle tip is removed, plus a nozzle tip guard which will prevent the tip from coming into contact with the operator, or other equivalent protection, shall be provided.
1. New
section filed 12-19-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No.
1).
2. Amendment filed 11-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 85, No. 48).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
