- (a) Flammable waste vapors or gases shall be burned or controlled to prevent hazardous concentrations reaching sources of ignition or otherwise endangering employees.
- (b) Reliable and safe means of remote ignition shall be provided whenever flammable vapors or gases are released to the air through flares.
- (c) Flares shall be located so that gases, vapors or products of combustion will be dispersed as to not create a hazard to employees.
- (d) Means shall be provided to prevent the prolonged escape of hazardous quantities of unburned gases or vapors from flare installations.
- (e) Employees shall not enter or be permitted to enter the area where a flare has become extinguished, and the means of igniting the flare has failed, until tests establish that the area is free from flammable gases or vapors.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment of section and new Note filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).