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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 94. Hydraulic Cranes and Excavators

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§4947. Load Lowering.

Load lowering may be controlled by brakes acting on drums, other means, or by "Power Controlled Lowering" or other means. The lowering mechanism shall be capable of controlling 110% of permissible line pull as defined in Section 4885.

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

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 8-29-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 39).

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