1. (a) In addition to the requirements of Section 3999, chip, hog fuel or other conveyors not attended by an operator shall have an emergency stop cable extending the length of the conveyor.

   Exception: Those conveyors which are fully enclosed and pose no hazard to employees.

2. (b) Signs. When conveyors cross walkways or roadways in the yards, the employer must erect signs reading “Danger--Overhead Conveyor” or an equivalent warning, in accordance with USAS Z35.1-1968 or ANSI Z535.2-2011, which are incorporated by reference.

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

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-15-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 38).

2. Amendment designating first paragraph as subsection (a) and new subsection (b) filed 3-7-2016; operative 3-7-2016 pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2016, No. 11).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 4-22-2019 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2019, No. 17).