Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 39 - SAFETY STANDARDS-GENERAL
Subchapter B - ELECTRIC SAFETY
RULES FOR EMPLOYES-GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Section 39.337 - Safety appliances and suitable clothing
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Safety appliances. Employes at work on or near live parts should use the protective devices and special tools provided, first examining them to make sure that these devices and tools are suitable and in good condition. Protective devices may get out of order or be unsuited to the work in hand.
(b) Suitable clothing. Employes should wear suitable clothing while working on or about live equipment and lines. In particular they should keep sleeves down and avoid wearing unnecessary metal or inflammable articles, such as rings, watch or key chains, or metal cap visors, celluloid collars or celluloid cap visors. Loose clothing and shoes that slip easily should not be worn near moving parts.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.411 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.421 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.431 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.441 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.451 (relating to general provisions); 34 Pa. Code § 39.461 (relating to general requirements); 34 Pa. Code § 39.471 (relating to general requirements); and 34 Pa. Code § 39.491 (relating to general requirements).
