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1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions

OSHA 1926 Construction > S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air > 1926.800 Underground Construction > 1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions
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1926.800(g)(1) Hoisting Capability

When a shaft is used as a means of egress, the employer shall make advance arrangements for power-assisted hoisting capability to be readily available in an emergency, unless the regular hoisting means can continue to function in the event of an electrical power failure at the jobsite. Such hoisting means shall be designed so that the load hoist drum is powered in both directions of rotation and so that the brake is automatically applied upon power release or failure.

1926.800(g)(2) Self-Rescuers

The employer must provide self-rescuers approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health under 42 CFR part 84. The respirators must be immediately available to all employees at work stations in underground areas where employees might be trapped by smoke or gas. The selection, issuance, use, and care of respirators must be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.103.

1926.800(g)(3) Designated Person

At least one designated person shall be on duty above ground whenever any employee is working underground. This designated person shall be responsible for securing immediate aid and keeping an accurate count of employees underground in case of emergency. The designated person must not be so busy that the counting function is encumbered.

1926.800(g)(4) Emergency Lighting

Each employee underground shall have an acceptable portable hand lamp or cap lamp in his or her work area for emergency use, unless natural light or an emergency lighting system provides adequate illumination for escape.

1926.800(g)(5) Rescue Teams

1926.800(g)(5)(i)

On jobsites where 25 or more employees work underground at one time, the employer shall provide (or make arrangements in advance with locally available rescue services to provide) at least two 5-person rescue teams, one on the jobsite or within one-half hour travel time from the entry point, and the other within 2 hours travel time.

1926.800(g)(5)(iii)

Rescue team members shall be qualified in rescue procedures, the use and limitations of breathing apparatus, and the use of firefighting equipment. Qualifications shall be reviewed not less than annually.

1926.800(g)(5)(iv)

On jobsites where flammable or noxious gases are encountered or anticipated in hazardous quantities, rescue team members shall practice donning and using self-contained breathing apparatus monthly.

1926.800(g)(5)(v)

The employer shall ensure that rescue teams are familiar with conditions at the jobsite.

1926.800(g)(5)(ii)

On jobsites where less than 25 employees work underground at one time, the employer shall provide (or make arrangements in advance with locally available rescue services to provide) at least one 5-person rescue team to be either on the jobsite or within one-half hour travel time from the entry point.

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1926.800(g) Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air, Emergency Provisions
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OSHA 1926 Construction > S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air > 1926.800 Underground Construction > 1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions > 1926.800(g)(5) Rescue Teams > 1926.800(g)(5)(i)
1926.800(g)(5)(ii) Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air,
On jobsites where less than 25 employees work underground at one time, the employer shall provide (or make arrangements in advance with locally ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air > 1926.800 Underground Construction > 1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions > 1926.800(g)(5) Rescue Teams > 1926.800(g)(5)(ii)
1926.800(g)(5)(iii) Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air,
Rescue team members shall be qualified in rescue procedures, the use and limitations of breathing apparatus, and the use of firefighting equipment ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air > 1926.800 Underground Construction > 1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions > 1926.800(g)(5) Rescue Teams > 1926.800(g)(5)(iii)
1926.800(g)(5)(iv) Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air,
On jobsites where flammable or noxious gases are encountered or anticipated in hazardous quantities, rescue team members shall practice donning ...
OSHA 1926 Construction > S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air > 1926.800 Underground Construction > 1926.800(g) Emergency Provisions > 1926.800(g)(5) Rescue Teams > 1926.800(g)(5)(iv)
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