Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8, § 3330 – Special Handtools.

(a) Special handtools for placing and removing material shall be such as to permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Such tools shall not be in lieu of other guarding required by these orders, but can only be used to supplement protection provided.
(b) Only cutting tools shall be used to cut metal strapping or banding used to secure cargo.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

1. New section filed 10-25-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 43).

2. Amendment filed 12-12-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 50).