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Title 8 - Industrial RelationsDivision 1 - Department of Industrial RelationsChapter 4 - Division of Industrial SafetySubchapter 7 - General Industry Safety OrdersSafe Practices and Personal Protection
Article 10.1 - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment for Fire Fighters
Section 3406 - Hand and Wrist Protection

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 3406

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 3406 - Hand and Wrist Protection
(a) Protective gloves shall be provided to and used by each fire fighter when exposed to the hazards of structural and proximity fire fighting activity. Such protective gloves shall be properly sized and suitable to the hazards encountered in fires and fire related emergencies.
(b) Protective gloves for fire fighters shall be made of durable outer material designed to withstand the effects of flame, heat, vapor, liquids, sharp objects and other hazards that are encountered in fire fighting.
(c) In-Service Gloves. A durable label in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2007 Edition, which is hereby incorporated by reference, shall be permanently attached to each glove. Labeling may be accomplished by stamping, embossing, affixing, or other suitable method.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3406

1. Amendment of Subsections (b)(4)(B) and (c)(1)(B) filed 9-6-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).
2. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(5) and (c)(2) filed 9-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 37).
3. Amendment filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(4)(B) and repealer of subsection (b)(4)(C) filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).
5. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of NOTE filed 11-7-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 45). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 147.4, Labor Code.

1. Amendment of Subsections (b)(4)(B) and (c)(1)(B) filed 9-6-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 36).
2. Amendment of subsections (a), (b)(5) and (c)(2) filed 9-11-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 37).
3. Amendment filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(4)(B) and repealer of subsection (b)(4)(C) filed 8-28-96; operative 9-27-96 (Register 96, No. 35).
5. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 11-7-2022; operative 1/1/2023 (Register 2022, No. 45). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.