Section 39.33. Construction

(a) Trenches and excavations. There shall be compliance with all the provisions of Chapter 33 (Reserved) if work is performed in trenches and excavations.

(b) Construction and demolition. All work involving construction shall be performed in accordance with Chapter 47, Subchapter G (relating to railings, toeboards, open-sided floors, platforms, and runways), and Chapter 21 (relating to ladders). In demolition work, care should be taken at all times to observe the fundamental rules of safety, such as precaution against collapse, proper disposal of debris, avoidance of traps in floors and protection against nail punctures by the wearing of good shoes and gloves and guarding against contact with upturned nails. Scaffolds, if used, shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 47, Subchapter G.