SAWS - GUARDING CIRCULAR
CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, § 4307(c) (2002) - Employer's carpenter wedged the guard back on a worm-driven electrical hand saw.
DEFENSE - INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEE ACTION
Although the defense is available for violations of safety orders related to circular handsaw guarding, the employer did not establish all the required elements --- it failed to effectively enforce its safety program.
ELECTRICAL - FLEXIBLE CORDS
CAL. CODE REGS, tit. 8, § 2500.25 (2002) - Employer's carpenter used a flexible power cord in damaged co