TITLE 8:
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY ORDERS
CHAPTER 4, SUBCHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 10.1, SECTIONS 3404(b) AND 3408(d)

FACE SHIELDS AND TOE PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS

Heard at the August 19, 1999, Public Hearing
Adopted on January 20, 2000
Approved by OAL on March 6, 2000
Effective April 5, 2000

Amend Section 3404 to read:

 

§ 3404. Eye and Face Protection

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(b) Face Shields. Face shields of plastic or glass shall meet the optical qualities, impact resistance and light transmission standards specified in either the ANSI Z87.1 (1979) or ANSI Z87.1 (1989, and revision Z87.1a-1989), "Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection", which are hereby incorporated by reference. Face shields constructed of other materials such as wire mesh, shall provide visibility not less than required by ANSI Z87.1. All face shields shall be capable of withstanding heat in accordance with the provisions of Section 3403(b).

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

 

 

Amend Section 3408 to read:

§ 3408. Foot Protection.  

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  1. In addition to the requirements of Section 3408(a), protective footwear other than turnout boots shall also provide:

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  1. Toe protection meeting the requirements of either the ANSI Z41 (1983) or (1991), classification 75, which are hereby incorporated by reference.

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