Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART I. Department of Labor and Industry |
Chapter 43. Tunnel Construction and Compressed Air Work |
SubChapter A. TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR |
Section 43.21. Timbering; sumps
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(a) When necessary, every shaft or tunnel, and any working place in the shaft or tunnel, shall be adequately and securely timbered to prevent injury to any person from falling material. The timbering shall include wood, steel, or concrete.
(b) All sumps shall be securely covered or fenced, except when being cleaned or repaired.