Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART I. Department of Labor and Industry |
Chapter 5. Blasting, Demolition, Fireworks and Explosives |
SubChapter D. EXPLOSIVES |
Section 5.95. Prevention of explosions
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(a) Oil lanterns, open lights, and any work which might generate a spark are prohibited in the vicinity of acid containers, except when necessary to apply heat for thawing purposes, which shall be done under proper supervision. The opening of drums by means of an iron chisel and hammer is prohibited. Suitable wrenches shall be provided.
(b) Localities where such material is stored shall be posted with warning signs calling attention to the danger of bringing open lights into the vicinity.