Or. Admin. R. 437-002-0144

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-002-0144 - Additional Oregon Rules for General Environmental Controls

(1) Illumination.

(a) Adequate general and local lighting shall be provided for rooms, building and work areas during the time of use.

(b) Factors upon which the adequacy and effectiveness of illumination shall be judged, include the following:

(A) The quantity of light as specified in American National Standard ANSI All.1-1965, "American Standard Practice for Industrial Lighting."

(B) The quality of light in terms of freedom from glare, and correct direction, diffusion and distribution.

(C) Freedom from shadows and extreme contrasts.

(c) All skylights, side windows, lamps and other accessories which are necessary for illumination shall be kept clean, and in working order.

(2) Temperature Provisions. Where processes create harmful or hazardous temperature and humidity conditions, measures shall be taken to control the conditions or to control the effect on the employee.

Or. Admin. R. 437-002-0144

OSHA 6-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-94

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(3)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295