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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 2. Safe Practices and Personal Protection
Article 10.1. Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment for Fire Fighters

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§3407. Foot Protection.

(a) Foot protection shall be provided to and worn by fire fighters while engaged in structural and proximity fire fighting activity.
(b) The use of foot protection shall be coordinated with the wearing of the protective clothing system to ensure full body protection.
(c) In-service foot protection shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2007 Edition, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 147.4, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 4-27-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 17).
2. Amendment filed 9-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 37).
3. Amendment of subsection (c)(1) filed 7-30-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 31).
4. Amendment of subsections (c)(2) and (g) filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
5. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 11-7-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 45). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. 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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