Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 3. General Plant Equipment and Special Operations
Article 12. Tree Work, Maintenance or Removal

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§3426. Hand Tools.

(a) General.

(1) Hand tools shall be in accordance with Section 3556.

(b) Pruners and Saws.

(1) Pole pruners, pole saws, and other similar tools shall be equipped with nonconducting poles and actuating cords.

(c) Ropes.

(1) Climbing ropes shall be used when working aloft in trees. These ropes shall have a minimum diameter of 1/2-inch and shall be 3 or 4 strand, first- grade manila, with a nominal breaking strength of 2,300 pounds, or its equivalent in strength and durability.

(2) Polypropylene or other synthetic ropes having similar low melting points shall not be used.

(3) Climbing ropes shall not be used to lower limbs or other parts of trees.

(d) Climber Spurs.

(1) Climber spurs shall be of the tree-climbing type and shall have gaffs of the type and length suitable for the tree being climbed.

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

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 8-8-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 32).

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