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B. In buildings of more than three stories or 36 ft. in height, two establish responsibilities in their contract.
or more stairways are required. 1629(a)(4)
C. In general, temp agencies are responsible for ensuring that
C. A stairway to a second or higher floor must be installed before employees have received proper training. Host employer is
studs are raised to support the next higher floor. 1629(b)(1)(A) responsible for the site-specific trainings appropriate to the
employees’ particular task.
D. In steel frame buildings, a stairway must be installed leading
up to each planked floor. 1629(b)(2) D. Both the temp agencies and the host employer need to follow
all relevant California labor laws and T8 CCR as they relate
E. In concrete buildings, a stairway must be installed to the floor to the health and safety of their employees. Requirements
that supports the vertical shoring system. 1629(b)(3) include:
F. Stairways shall be at least 24 inches in width and shall
be equipped with stair rails, handrails, treads, and 1. Have a written, effective, and fully implemented IIPP. 3203
landings. 2. In a dual-employer worksite, where an employee has
two employers at the same time, contact Cal/OSHA for
G. All guardrails, including their connections and regulatory requirements.
anchorage, shall be capable of withstanding a load as
specified in 1620(c). 3. In a multi-employer worksite, where two or more
employers have their employees working, employers need
H. Handrails must be 34 inches to 38 inches above the tread nosing. to follow requirements as per T8CCR sections 336.10 and
1626(c)(6) 336.11.
I. Wooden posts shall be not less than 2-inch by 4-inch in cross E. Injury and illness records should be kept by:
section, spaced at 8 ft. or closer intervals. Wooden top
railings shall be smooth and of 2-inch by 4-inch or larger 1. Where temp agency exercises day-to-day supervision, the
material. Double 1-inch by 4-inch members may be used as temp agency keeps the records.
top railings when certain conditions are met. 1620(b)(2), (3)
2. Where temp agency and host employer share the
J. Railings and toeboards must be installed around stairwells. supervision, the two employers reach an agreement on
1626(a)(2) who keeps the records.
K. The stairway shall have landings at each floor or level of not 3. Where the host employer exercises supervision, the host
less than 30 inches in the direction of travel and extend at employer keeps the records.
least 24 inches in width at every 12 ft. or less of vertical rise.
1626(a)(2) Note: Only one employer’s log should contain a record of
injuries and illnesses of the employees.
L. Stair steps must be illuminated with at least 5 foot-candles
of light and all lamps must be guarded. 1629(a)(7) F. Temp agencies need to keep in touch with their employees
and monitor their safety and health at work on a regular basis.
Temporary Agencies Toeboards

A. Host employers have the primary responsibility for
maintaining safe worksites. Temporary (temp) agencies are Regulations concerning toeboards include the following:
responsible for: A. Toeboards must be provided on all open sides and ends of
railed scaffolds at locations where persons are required to
1. Determining the conditions at the worksite.
work or to pass under the scaffold and at all interior floor,
2. Providing basic safety information to temp employees. roof, and shaft openings. 1621(b)
3. Informing the temp employees how to get specific B. Specifications for toeboards are as follows:
information on protection from hazards at the host site. 1. A toeboard must be securely fastened at a minimum of 4
B. To ensure a clear understanding of each employer’s role, inches (nominal) in height from its top edge to the level of
the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. A toeboard must have
Cal/OSHA recommends temp agency and host employer to not more than a 1/4 in. clearance above the floor level. It

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