- (a) Rigging and all parts thereof shall be of design and application to safely withstand all expected or potential loading to which it will be subjected.
- (b) Chokers shall be at least ⅛ -inch smaller than the line to which they are attached.
- (c) Rigging shall be arranged and operated so that it or its loads will not be damaged by fouling, rubbing, or sawing against lines, straps, blocks, or other equipment.
- (d) Running lines shall be arranged so that workers are not required to work in the bight.
- (e) Employees shall be out of the bight of lines before the lines are moved.
- (f) When a road is changed, all employees shall be in the clear before the lines are tightened.
- (g) Reefing or similar practices to increase line pull is prohibited.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 10-24-01; operative 11-23-01 (Register 2001, No. 43).