California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 7960

Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.

In any tunnel or underground mine classified as potentially gassy, tests for gas or vapors shall be made prior to start of work at each shift. If any concentration of gas at or above 10 percent of the lower explosive limit is recorded, the division shall be notified immediately.

Cite this section

Cal. Lab. Code § 7960 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/lab/division-5-safety-in-employment/part-9-tunnel-and-mine-safety/chapter-1-tunnels-and-mines/section-7960

Other sections in Chapter 1 - Tunnels and Mines

§ 7950§ 7951§ 7952§ 7953§ 7954§ 7955§ 7956§ 7957§ 7958§ 7959§ 7960§ 7961§ 7962§ 7963§ 7964§ 7964.5

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