“Volatile flammable liquids” as used in this part means any petroleum or liquid product of petroleum or natural gas having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and includes any petroleum or liquid product of petroleum or natural gas while at a temperature above its flash point. Flash points shall be as determined by means of the Tag Closed Tester, Designation D56-36 American Society for Testing Materials, or the Pensky-Martens Closed Tester, Designation D93-42 American Society for Testing Materials.
Part 7VOLATILE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Section § 7800
This law defines "volatile flammable liquids" as any petroleum or natural gas product with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It also includes such products when they are heated above their flash point. The flash point is determined using specific testing methods known as the Tag Closed Tester or the Pensky-Martens Closed Tester, following standards set by the American Society for Testing Materials.
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Section § 7801
This law section defines the term "Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board." It refers to the board within California's Department of Industrial Relations that sets safety and health standards for workplaces.
“Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board” as used in this part means the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.
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Section § 7802
This law section directs the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to create and enforce rules to implement the safety regulations laid out in a different part of the law, specifically following Section 6500.
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board shall adopt general orders pursuant to Section 6500, to make effective the provisions of this part.
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Section § 7803
Employers must give their workers tools to put out fires if they work with or near a lot of flammable liquids. This is to ensure they can quickly extinguish flames on themselves or their clothes in case of an accident.
Every employer who engages in any business requiring any employee to handle or use any volatile flammable liquid or to work in the close proximity of any such liquid in sufficient quantity and under conditions affording opportunity for the person or clothing becoming ignited shall provide adequate means of extinguishment whereby such employee may extinguish flames on his person or clothing.
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