Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 3. General Plant Equipment and Special Operations
Article 20. Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment

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§3564. Portable Winches.

(a) Portable winches shall be secured against accidental shifting while in use.

(b) Portable winches shall be fitted with limit switches if employees have access to areas from which it is possible to be drawn into the winch.

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

HISTORY

1. New section filed 12-12-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 50).

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