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20. When loadingwhere there is a probability of dangerous slides or movement of material, the wheels or treads of loading equipment, other than that riding on rails, should be turned in the direction which will facilitate escape in case of danger, except when his position of the wheels or treads would cause a greater operational hazard. 21. Employees shall wear an appropriate type of steel toed boots or shoes at the job site. 22. Hard hats shall be worn at the construction site. 23. Ladders/ramps used as access in the excavation shall be free of defects. 24 . Employer shall read, understand and follow the Construction Safety Orders, Rules and Regulations prescribed by Title 8 California Code of Regulations. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 1. Eye Protection (or face shields) are required where there is an inherent risk of eye injury from flying particles or light rays. 2 . Foot protection is required when workers are exposed to foot injury from hot, corrosive, or injurious substances, or from falling objects, crushing or penetrating actions, or who work in wet locations. 3 . Hand protection is required for workers exposed to cuts, burns, or corrosive, irritating substances. 4 . Clothing appropriate for the work must be worn by workers for body protection. 5. Workers must not wear clothing saturated with flammable liquids, or corrosive or oxidizing agents. 6 . Noise levels above 90dBA are frequent during many construction operations. If noise exposures cannot be reduced to the allowable level, employees must wear acceptable hearing protection. 7 . Employees exposed to flying or falling objects must wear approved head protection. Note: Hard hats should be worn by everyone at a construction site. 8 . If engineering or operational controls are not practical to limit harmful exposure to airborne contaminants, a MSHA or NIOSH-approved respirator must be worn by exposed employees. - 11 -