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c. For people working near overhead lines, 6 ft. E. Ropes must be inspected at least once every 30 days, and
records of these inspections must be kept. 1604.25(j)
Note: See 2946 for minimum required clearances from
voltages greater than 50,000 V. F. A capacity plate must be posted inside the car. 1604.21(b)
3. Amusement rides or attractions shall not be located under G. Elevators must be operated only by competent, authorized
or within 15 ft. (4.57 m) horizontally of conductors operating persons. 1604.26(c)
in excess of 600 volts. 2946(b)(2)
H. Installation must comply with 1604.
4. The following activities are prohibited unless overhead
power lines have been de-energized and visibly grounded: I. Landings must be provided at the top floor and at least at
every third floor. 1630(d)
a. Work over high-voltage lines. 2946(b)(1)
J. Landing doors must be mechanically locked so that they
b. Work within required clearances. 2946(b)(2) cannot be opened from the landing side. A hook-and-eye lock
is prohibited. 1604.6(b)
Note: When work is to be performed within minimum
required clearances, the operator of the high-voltage K. For hoists located outside of a structure, the hoistway
line must be notified by person or persons responsible enclosures must be 8 ft. high on the building side or the
for the work before proceeding with any work which scaffold side at each floor landing and 8 ft. high on all sides of
would impair the aforesaid clearance. 2948 the pit. 1604.5(c)
H. High-voltage warning signs. 2947 L. Hoistway doors shall be at least 6 1/2 ft. high. Solid doors
must contain a vision panel. (See 1604.6(a) for specific
High-voltage warning signs must be posted in plain view of requirements),1604.6(a).
equipment operators.
M. During inspection and maintenance, the car shall be operated
I. Lock-out procedures
at the slowest speed. In-car operating devices shall not
Lock-out procedures must be followed during the cleaning, function when car top operation is selected. The car top
repairing, servicing, or adjusting of machinery. GISO 3314, ESO operating devices shall include an emergency stop button.
2320.4(a)(2) The tops of cars shall be enclosed by a standard guardrail
and toe board per 3209, 1604.24.
J. Provide medical services and first aid as required in General
Industry Safety Orders, Section 3400. In addition, CPR and Exception: See 1604.24(a)(3)(D).
First Aid trained personnel also must be available as per
2320.10, 2320.10(c).
Emergency Medical Services
Elevators, Lifts, and Hoists Emergency Medical Services (EMS) must be readily available.
1512(a),(e)
Construction elevator and personnel hoist requirements A. A first aid kit must be provided by each employer on all
are as follows:
jobsites and must contain the minimum of supplies as
A. An elevator is required for structures or buildings 60 ft. or more determined by an authorized licensed physician or as listed
above ground level or 48 ft. below ground level. 1630(a)(1) in 1512(c). The contents of the first-aid kit shall be inspected
regularly to ensure that the expended items are promptly
B. An elevator is required at demolition sites of seven or more
stories or 72 ft. or more in height. 1735(r) replaced. 1512(c)(1)
B. Trained personnel in possession of a current Red Cross First
C. Use of endless-belt-type manlifts is prohibited. 1604.1(a)
Aid certificate or its equivalent must be immediately available
D. Before use, construction elevators must be inspected and at the jobsite to provide first aid treatment. 1504(a), 1512(b)
tested in the presence of a DOSH representative. A permit to
operate is required. 1604.29(a)
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