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3 (5096(b), feasible administrative or engineering controls Notes: The following helpful resources are available from
must be used. If these controls fail to reduce sound levels to Cal/OSHA:
an acceptable range, workers must wear hearing protection
and be trained to properly use the HP devices. The health and safety fact sheet “Respirator Regulation”
(www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/newRespira.pdf)
Table 3 | Allowable Exposure Levels to Sound A guide titled “The Guide to Respiratory Protection
in the Workplace”
Sound Level (dBA) Time Per Day (Hours) (www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/respiratory.pdf)
90 8 H. Personal flotation devices are required to be worn when
working over or near water. 1602
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I. Some of the SOs require specialized personal protective
100 2 equipment not mentioned here. Employers and employees
should refer to the specific SOs applicable to the type of work
105 2 they perform to determine additional PPE requirements (for
example the Electrical Safety Orders 2299 – 2874).
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J. Work on exposed energized parts of equipment or systems
is allowed when suitable personal protective equipment and
F. Head protection requirements include:
safeguards (i.e., approved insulated gloves or insulated tools)
1. Head protection is required for employees who are are provided and used, and other conditions as listed in
exposed to flying or falling objects or to electric shocks 2320.2(a) are met. 2320.2.
and burns. 3381(a)
2. When required, the employer shall provide each employee Pile Driving
with head protection that meets the requirements of
3381(b).
Regulations concerning pile driving are as follows:
3. These employees must wear approved head protection.
Hair must be confined if there is a risk of injury from A. A supervised danger zone must be established around the
entangling it in moving parts, combustibles, or toxic operating hammer if employees are cutting, chipping, or
contaminants. 3381(e) welding. 1600(a)
4. Everyone at a construction site should wear hard hats with B. A blocking device or other effective means capable of safely
bills in the forward position. supporting the weight of the hammer shall be provided to
secure the hammer in the leads and shall be used at all times
G. Respiratory protection is required when engineering or when any employee is working under the hammer. 1600(b)
administrative controls are not feasible for limiting harmful
exposure to airborne contaminants. C. All pressurized lines and hoses must be secured by 1/4 in.
alloy steel chain (3,250 lb. rated capacity) or wire rope of
In these circumstances exposed employees must equivalent strength. 1600(c)(1)
wear respirators approved by the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 5144(a) D. When used, work platforms must meet the specific
requirements of 1600(d).
For all respirator use a written respiratory protection program
must be in place, covering employee training, respirator E. Leads shall be provided with a continuous ladder or horizontal
selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, use, cleaning, bracing that is uniformly spaced at intervals no greater
sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance. 5144(a),(c) than 18 in. and the leads shall be equipped with adequate
anchorages for use with a personal fall protection system. The
operator of the equipment will apply all brakes and necessary

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