Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 16. Control of Hazardous Substances
Article 107. Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors and Gases

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§5149. Oxygen Deficiency.

Except in extreme emergency involving imminent peril to life, employees shall not be permitted to work without approved respiratory equipment where the oxygen content of the air is less than 19 1/2 percent by volume (dry basis).

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