Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 56-2-19 - Pre-shift and On-shift Examination19.1. Prior to the beginning of any shift a designated competent person shall visit and carefully examine all work areas for dangerous conditions. Upon completion of the examination, the competent person shall record the results in a book prescribed by the Director, before persons enter the work area. This book shall be kept at the work area and made available for inspection by an authorized representative of the Director.19.2. The designated competent person shall examine all work areas under his supervision for hazards at least once every 4 hours during each working shift, or more often if necessary for safety. The competent person shall record the results of the on shift examination in a book prescribed by the Director.19.3. Should the competent person find a place to be in a dangerous condition, they shall not leave the place until it has been made safe, or shall remove the persons working therein until the place is made safe.19.4. The competent person shall also record any dangerous conditions and practices found during the examination in a book provided for that purpose.