California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014) |
Title 8. Industrial Relations |
Division 1. Department of Industrial Relations |
Chapter 4. Division of Industrial Safety |
Subchapter 14. Petroleum Safety Orders -Drilling and Production |
Article 26. Pipe and Sucker Rod Platforms for Derricks and Masts |
§ 6595. Portable Cantilever Derricks and Masts: Platforms.
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- (a) A platform at least twenty-four inches (24 ”) wide shall be provided completely across each outer side of the derrick or mast adjacent to and level with the ends of the pipe-racking support. The outer edges of these platforms shall be equipped with standard railings and toeboards. If the design of a derrick or mast is such as to make outside platforms impractical, then inside platforms at least twenty-four inches (24 ”) wide and adjacent to and level with the ends of the pipe-racking support may be used.(b) Access shall be provided from the derrick or mast ladder to these platforms in a manner described in Section 6594(b).Exception: On cantilever derricks and masts equipped with an adjustable pipe-racking support, the outside platform may be not more than thirty inches (30 ”) below or twenty-four inches (24 ”) above the pipe-racking support provided that railing extensions are installed for safe access between the outside platform and pipe-racking support.HISTORY1. Amendment filed 7-20-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 12).2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-8-95; operative 6-7-95 (Register 95, No. 19).
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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.