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G. Section 1730 applies to all roofing work that are not on new First Aid
production-type residential construction with roof slopes 3:12
or greater. 1730(f)(6) Regulations concerning first aid include the following:
A. A first aid kit must be provided by each employer on all job
Fire Protection and Prevention sites and must contain the minimum of supplies as
determined by an authorized licensed physician or as listed
The employer is responsible for establishing an effective fire in 1512(c).
prevention program and ensuring that it is followed throughout B. Trained personnel in possession of a current Red Cross First
all phases of the construction work. 1920(a) Aid certificate or its equivalent must be immediately available
A. Fire-fighting equipment must be: at the job site to provide first aid treatment. 1504(a), 1512(b)
1. Freely accessible at all times. 1920(b) C. Each employer shall inform all of its employees of the
procedure to follow in case of injury or illness. 1512(d)
2. Placed in a conspicuous location. 1920(c)
D. Emergency medical services, including a written plan, must
3. Well-maintained. 1920(d) be provided. 1512(a), and (e)
B. A water supply that is adequate to operate fire-fighting E. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered a job-
equipment must be made available as soon as combustible related hazard for construction workers who are assigned
materials accumulate. 1921(a) first aid duties in addition to construction work. Although
construction employers are specifically exempted from GISO
C. Fire extinguisher use must comply with the following: 5193 requirements, they are required to provide appropriate
1. Fire extinguishers must be kept fully charged, inspected protection for employees who may be exposed to bloodborne
monthly, and serviced annually. 1922(a) pathogens when providing first aid. 3203
2. At least one fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A must
be provided at each floor. Flaggers
3. At least one fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A must
be provided adjacent to the stairway at each floor level. Flaggers must be used at locations on a construction site as
soon as barricades and warning signs cannot effectively control
4. Fire extinguishers rated not less than 2A must be provided moving traffic. The employer must ensure the following:
for each 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area or a fraction thereof.
A. Flaggers must be placed in locations so as to give effective
5. Fire extinguishers must be kept within 75 ft. of the warning. 1599(b)
protected area. 1922(a)
B. Worksite traffic controls and placement of warning signs must
Exception: Fire extinguishers must be kept within 50 ft. of conform to the requirements of the “California Manual on
wherever more than 5 gal. of flammable or combustible Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
liquid or 5 lbs. of flammable gas is being used. 1922(a) January 13, 2012” (the Manual), published by Caltrans.
6. Training in the use of fire extinguishers must be provided 1598(a), and 1599(c)
annually. 6151(g) C. Warning signs must be placed according to the “The Manual.”
Note: See specific SOs and manufacturing specifications for 1599(c)
appropriate use of fire extinguishers. D. Flaggers must wear orange or strong yellow-green warning
When sprinklers are provided, they shall be installed in an garments, such as vests, jackets, shirts, or rainwear. 1599(d)
approved manner as per the California Fire Code, CCR, Title 24, E. The employer shall select the proper type (class) of high
section 903.3. 1933, 6170 visibility safety apparel for a given occupational activity by
consulting “The Manual,” apparel manufacturer, ANSI/ISEA

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