§ 5.102. Resuscitation and physical examination.
(a) For every 50 persons or less employed and exposed to risk, there shall be present at all times at least two persons who are trained or competent to apply resuscitation by the prone pressure or Schaeffer method or by effective mechanical devices.
(b) A sufficient number of helmets, gas masks or hose masks suitable for the kind of gas and the concentration encountered, shall be kept at each plant where there may be asphyxiating gases, fumes or vapors.
(c) Employes who are required by the employer to wear helmets, gas masks or hose masks in making repairs or in maintenance work, shall be thoroughly instructed in the use of such apparatus and be physically examined by a licensed physician at least once every 90 days, or after absence from work due to either sickness or accident. The physician shall certify to the proper physical condition of those so employed and no employe shall be permitted to do such work unless examined and certified.
Cross References This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 5.101 (relating to scope).
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