Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 6603

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 6603 - Tools, Equipment, and Materials in Derricks or Masts

(a) Only such tools, equipment or materials as are essential to operations shall be kept in a derrick or mast at an elevation above the floor. Provisions shall be made to prevent them from falling.

(b) When laying down or picking up pipe or other equipment with elevators, the elevator door shall face upward if practicable.

If this is impracticable, employees shall not be required or permitted to be in a location where they would be endangered by falling pipe or other equipment should the elevator door become accidentally opened.

EXCEPTION: This order does not apply to handling sucker rods.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 6603

1. Amendment filed 7-20-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 12).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) and NOTE filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

1. Amendment filed 7-20-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 12).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) and Note filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).