Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 43 - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND COMPRESSED AIR WORK
Subchapter A - TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR
TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION
Section 43.12 - Superintendents

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 43.12

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) The constructor of every tunnel shall appoint a superintendent who shall be personally in charge of the works and the performance of the work done. The owner or constructor may himself fill the office of superintendent.

(b) The duties of the superintendent shall include the following:

(1) Inspect, or cause some competent person or persons appointed by him to inspect, all appliances, boilers, engines, magazines, shafts, shaft houses, underground workings, roofs, pillars, timbers, explosives, bell ropes, speaking tubes, telephones, tracks, ladders, dry closets and all parts and appliances of the tunnel in actual use. Any person or persons appointed by the superintendent shall immediately report any defects or hazards to the superintendent.

(2) Take immediate steps to remedy any defects or hazards so as to comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

(3) Notify the constructor of the tunnel of any defects or hazards.

(4) Keep on file a record of all inspections made on each operation.

(5) Notify all foremen of any hazards or dangerous conditions before the foremen assume charge of the shift.

(6) Appoint a competent man to have full charge, under the direction of the superintendent, of every magazine containing explosives situated on the works.

(7) Perform such other duties as are provided for him in this subchapter.

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