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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 97. Hoists, Auxiliary Hoisting Equipment and Hoisting Operations
§4984. Sheave Nip-Points.
All nip or contact points between ropes and sheaves which are permanently located within 7 feet of the floor or working platform shall be guarded.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. New NOTE filed 5-1-87; operative 5-31-87 (Register 87, No. 19).
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