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Cal. Lab. Code § 7981 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels
Cal. Lab. Code § 7981
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Labor Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
An escape chamber or alternate escape route shall be maintained within 5,000 feet of the tunnel face or areas being used to excavate material in an underground mine classified as gassy or extrahazardous. Workers shall be provided with emergency rescue equipment and trained in its use.
Citator
Cal. Lab. Code § 7981 — Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
An escape chamber or alternate escape route shall be maintained within 5,000 feet of the tunnel face or areas being used to excavate material in an underground mine classified as gassy or extrahazardous. Workers shall be provided with emergency rescue equipment and trained in its use.