Recent Variance Requests

SAN FRANCISCO - The Cal-OSH Standards Board received 12 applications for variance from Title 8 safety standards during February. Most were for relief from the Elevator Safety Orders in order to install wheelchair lifts. One of two concerned with the Pressure Vessel orders, from Southern California Gas Co., seeks to vary from 541(a)(1), safety relief devices. If granted, the variance would apply to various sites. In addition, Elbow Enterprises in Visalia seeks relief from the lint cleaner saw guarding requ