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Pipes or other exposed surfaces having an external surface temperature sufficient to burn human tissue on momentary contact and located within 7 feet measured vertically from floor or working level or within 15 inches measured horizontally from stairways, ramps or fixed ladders shall be covered with a thermal insulating material or otherwise guarded against contact. This order does not apply to operations where the nature of the work or the size of the parts makes guarding or insulating impracticable.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Amendment filed 12-19-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 1).
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