Section 8002.
8002. All fees from applications shall be nonrefundable. Those fees shall be deposited into the Occupational Safety and Health Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 228. (SB 836) Effective June 27, 2016.)
Section 7983.
7983. The main fan line used for ventilation in any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous shall contain a cutoff switch capable of halting all machinery underground automatically should the fan fail or its performance fall below minimum power needed to maintain a safe atmosphere. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 7984.
7984. In any tunnel or underground mine classified extrahazardous a device or devices which automatically and continuously test the atmosphere for gases or vapors shall be maintained. Such device or devices shall be placed as near the face or area of operation as practical, but never more than 50 feet from such point. The division […]
Section 7985.
7985. All such testing device or devices shall be U.S. Bureau of Mines approved or acceptable to other authorities recognized by the division and shall automatically sound an alarm and activate flashing red signals visible to employees underground whenever the concentration of gases or vapors reaches or exceeds permissible levels. Permissible levels may be established […]
Section 7970.
7970. In any tunnel or underground mine classified gassy, smoking shall be prohibited and the employer shall be responsible for collecting all personal sources of ignition such as lighters and matches from employees entering the tunnel. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 7990.
7990. In any tunnel or mine under jurisdiction of the division, the use of explosives shall be limited to persons licensed by the division. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 7971.
7971. Whenever there is any ignition of gas or vapor in a tunnel or underground mine, all work shall cease, employees shall be removed, and reentry except for rescue purposes shall be prohibited until the division has conducted an inspection and authorized reentry for maintenance or production in writing. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
Section 7991.
7991. (a) To obtain a license under Section 7990, and to renew that license, a person shall pass an oral and written examination given by the division. The division shall offer the examination in Spanish, or any other language, when requested by the applicant. The division shall administer an examination orally when requested by an applicant […]
Section 7972.
7972. If the level of gas in any tunnel or underground mine reaches 20 percent of its lower explosive limit at any time all men shall be removed, the division notified immediately by telephone or telegram, and no one shall reenter the tunnel or underground mine until approval is given by the division. (Added by […]
Section 7992.
7992. The board shall determine qualifications for persons seeking an “explosive blaster’s license” and rules and regulations for use of explosives in tunnels or mines. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)