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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2. High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 32. Mobile and Portable Equipment (Formerly Article 81)
§2908. Enclosures.
(a) All energized switching and control parts shall be enclosed in effectively grounded metal cabinets or enclosures. These cabinets or enclosures shall be marked "DANGER-HIGH VOLTAGE" and shall be locked so that only authorized and qualified persons can enter. Circuit breakers and protective equipment shall have the operating means projecting through the metal cabinet or enclosure so these units can be reset without opening locked doors. With doors closed, reasonable safe access for normal operation of these units shall be provided.
(b) Collector ring assemblies on revolving-type machines (shovels, draglines, etc.) shall be guarded.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Editorial correction adding NOTE filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).
2. Amendment filed 4-1-2009; operative 4-1-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing
only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3 (Register 2009, No. 14).
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