California · Labor Code

LAB §7996: All safety equipment required to provide safe employment in tunnels or underground mines shall be U.

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Employers must provide all required safety equipment for safe tunnel and underground mine work. This establishes employer obligations regarding worker safety.

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All safety equipment required to provide safe employment in tunnels or underground mines shall be U.S. Bureau of Mines approved, or acceptable to other authorities recognized by the division, and acceptable by the division.

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