Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 5 - BLASTING, DEMOLITION, FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES
Subchapter D - EXPLOSIVES
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: BLACK POWDER MILLS
Section 5.165 - Repairs
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) When major repairs are necessary in any building, work shall cease shall be guarded with standard railings, as provided in Chapter 47, Subchapter G (relating to railings, toeboards, open-sided floors, platforms and runways) of by the removal of all loose powder and dust and thoroughly wetting down all parts of such machine and room. Repairs shall be made only by persons designated by the management. Caked powder may be removed by soaking with water and then loosening by means of a wooden shovel or wooden spud.
(b) The number of employes present shall be kept to a minimum by the millwright or mechanic, depending upon services needed.
(c) When repairs are complete, all tools taken to the mill shall be accounted for and removed before starting the mill.