Section 408.16321. Illumination.  


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  • Rule  6321.  (1)   Natural  or  artificial   lighting  shall   be  furnished   to  provide  the following:

    (a)   ) A minimum of 25 foot candles intensity at the machine operator’s work station.

    (b)   A minimum of 5 foot candles along a means of egress.

    (c)   ) A minimum of 2 foot candles in an inside active storage area.

    (2)   An employee who is entering a vessel for the purpose of cleaning or inspecting the vessel shall be provided with an appropriate and intrinsically safe emergency portable illumination device.

    (3)    Emergency lighting shall be provided where it is necessary for employees to remain at their machines or stations to shut down equipment in case of power failure. Emergency lighting shall be provided at stairways and passageways or aisle ways used by

    employees for emergency exit in case of power failure. Emergency lighting shall be provided in all plant first aid and medical facilities.

History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2014 AACS.