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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 97.1. Floating Cranes/Derricks and Land Cranes/Derricks on Barges

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§4988.2. Work Area Control.

(a) The requirements of Section 4993.1 (Work Area Control) apply.
(b) The employer shall either:
(1) Erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas; or
(2) Clearly mark the hazard areas by a combination of warning signs (such as, “Danger-- Swing/Crush Zone”) and high visibility markings on the equipment that identify the hazard areas. In addition, the employer shall train each employee to understand what these markings signify.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.


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