Section 63.65. Safety


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  • A public utility shall adopt and implement a safety program fitted to the size and type of its operation and shall conform to the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) standards, 29 CFR Parts 1910—1999 which:

    (1) Require employes to use suitable tools and equipment and to perform their work in a safe manner.

    (2) Instruct employes in safe work practices.

    (3) Instruct employes as to proper methods of artificial respiration for use in accidents, such as electric shock, asphyxiation and drowning.

    (4) Exercise reasonable care in minimizing hazards to which employes, customers and the general public may be subjected.

The provisions of this § 63.65 adopted January 29, 1988, effective July 30, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 466.

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The provisions of this § 63.65 issued under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504, 1501, 1508 and 2901.