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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 56. Metal Working Machines
Group 8. Points of Operation and Other Hazardous Parts of Machinery
Article 56. Metal Working Machines
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§4230. Treadle Controls.
(a) The treadle control return spring(s) shall be of the compression type designed to prevent interleaving of spring coils in event of breakdown.
(b) Where practical, each machine simultaneously attended or operated by more than one employee shall be equipped with a treadle control for each employee exposed to the point of operation hazards.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Repealer filed 10-25-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 43).
2. New section filed 12-16-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 51).
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