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California Code of Regulation- Title 8, Section 5157. Permit -Required r'mfined Spaces. Page 14 of 14 J 1 Y (3) To facilitate non -entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever an authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase the overall risk of entry or would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. Retrieval systems shall meet the following requirements. (A) Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at a suitable point so that when rescued, the entrant presents the smallest possible profile (for example at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, or above the entrant's head). Wristlets may be used in lieu of the chest of full body harness if the employer can demonstrate that the use of a chest or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of wristlets is the safest and most effective alternative. (B) The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary. A mechanical device shall be available to retrieve personnel from vertical type permit spaces more than 5 feet deep. (4) If an injured entrant is exposed to a substance for which a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or other similar written information is required to be kept at the worksite, that MSDS or written information shall be made available to the medical facility treating the exposed entrant. (1) Appendices. Appendices A through E serve to provide information and non -mandatory guidelines to assist employers and employees in complying with the appropriate requirements of this section. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E HISTORY 1. Repealer and new section filed 11-24-93; operative 12-24-93 (Register 93, No. 48). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 36. 2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsections (d)(5)(C), (i)(8)(B) and 0) (Register 94, No. 29). 3. Editorial correction of subsection (k)(1)(C) (Register 97, No. 23). Go Back to Article 108 Table of Contents The above information is provided ree of charge by the Department of Industria Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5157.html 6/4/99