Section 5005 - Work near Transmitter Towers(a) Prior to work near transmitter towers where an electrical charge can be induced in the equipment or materials being handled, the transmitter shall be de-energized or tests shall be made to determine if an electrical charge is induced on the crane. The following precautions shall be taken when necessary to dissipate induced voltages:(1) The equipment shall be provided with an electrical ground directly to the upper rotating structure supporting the boom; and(2) Ground jumper cables shall be attached to materials being handled by boom equipment when an electrical charge is induced while working near energized transmitters. Crews shall be provided with nonconductive poles having large alligator clips or other similar protection to attach the ground cable to the load.(3) Combustible and flammable materials shall be removed from the immediate area prior to operations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 5005
1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. For prior history, see Register 73, No. 30. Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
1. Repealer filed 7-27-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 30).
1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7/26/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). For prior history, see Register 73, No. 30.