Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 45 - WOODWORKING AND RELATED OPERATIONS
VENEER MACHINERY
Section 45.101 - Steam vats and soaking pits
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 45.101
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Walkways. Large steam vats and soaking pits, divided into sections, shall be provided with substantial walkways between each section. Each walkway shall be provided with standard railings, removable if necessary. If the size of stock permits, vat sections shall be restricted to a length of 8 feet or less.
(b) Ventilation. Steaming vats and soaking pits shall be located in buildings or special sheds equipped with ventilating systems which provide the following conditions:
(1) During the
months of November, December, January, February, March, April and May of each
year, the temperature shall be maintained between 40° F and 95° F.
During this period, when the weather is clear and the outside temperature is
40°F or more, the building or shed shall be kept free from steam to a
height of 6 feet from the floor. The ventilating system employed to clear steam
shall be maintained in operation during less favorable weather
conditions.
(2) During the months
of June, July, August, September and October of each year, the building or shed
shall be kept free from steam to a height of 6 feet from the floor. The systems
which are used to produce these conditions may consist of ventilating fans,
heating coils, hoods with flues attached over vats and pits, introduction of
hot air or other natural ventilating devices.
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