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§ 690-340. Use of longwall insulated cable handling equipment

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and MiningEffective: January 5, 2009

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 12. Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act of 2008 (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 3. Electrical Equipment
Effective: January 5, 2009
52 P.S. § 690-340
§ 690-340. Use of longwall insulated cable handling equipment
Currentness
(a) General rule.--Energized high-voltage cables shall not be handled except when motor or shearer cables need to be trained. When cables need to be trained, high-voltage insulated gloves, mitts, hooks, tongs, slings, aprons or other personal protective equipment capable of providing protection against shock hazard shall be used to prevent direct contact with the cable.
(b) Standards, examinations, testing and replacement.--High-voltage insulated gloves, sleeves and other insulated personal protective equipment shall:
(1) have a voltage rating of at least Class 1, 7,500 volts, that meets or exceeds ASTM F496-97, Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves (1997);
(2) be examined before each use for visible signs of damage;
(3) be removed from the underground area of the mine or destroyed when damaged or defective; and
(4) be electrically tested every six months.

Credits

2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, § 340, effective in 180 days [Jan. 5, 2009].
52 P.S. § 690-340, PA ST 52 P.S. § 690-340
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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