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 43.61. Medical locks
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A medical lock shall be established and maintained in connection with all work in compressed air when the maximum pressure exceeds 17 pounds. The locks shall be not less than 5 feet in height and shall be divided into two compartments. Each door shall be provided with a bulls eye and fitted with air valve so arranged to be operated from within and without. The lock shall be kept properly heated, lighted and ventilated, and shall contain a gauge, a telephone and cot. The lock shall be under the control of a physician in charge and there shall be maintained in close proximity a first aid room which shall contain a bathtub and all medical and surgical appliances necessary for first aid in case of accident.