Document Citation: 8 CCR 8426

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 8. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
CHAPTER 4. DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER 20. TUNNEL SAFETY ORDERS
ARTICLE 9. EMERGENCY PLAN AND PRECAUTIONS

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
§ 8426. Emergency Plan

(a) The operator of every tunnel under construction or major repair shall prepare a general plan of action for use in time of emergency.

(b) The plan shall outline the duties and responsibilities of each key man so that each will know what is expected of him should a fire, explosion or other emergency occur.

(c) The plan shall be posted conspicuously on the safety bulletin board and in the project office. In addition all workmen both surface and underground shall be informed of the plan, and each man shall be told what is expected of him in case of explosion, fire, or other emergency. Copies of the plan shall be given to the local fire or emergency authority and the Division.

(d) The plan shall include such items as ventilation controls, fire fighting equipment, rescue procedures, evacuation plans, and communications.