DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT 6300-9104›PART 9. TUNNEL AND MINE SAFETY 7950-8004›CHAPTER 2. Gassy and Extrahazardous Tunnels 7965-7985
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California Labor Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
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.
(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1430.)
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