§ 45.1-161.233:1. Intentionally bypassing safety devices; prohibition
No person shall intentionally bypass, bridge, or otherwise impair an electrical or hydraulic circuit that affects the safe operation of electrical or mechanical equipment. This shall not prohibit (i) a certified electrical repairmen from by-passing energized circuits for troubleshooting; (ii) an authorized person from performing repairs or maintenance on equipment once the power is off and the equipment is blocked against motion except where motion is necessary to make adjustment or to move the equipment to a safe location; (iii) an authorized person from bypassing a hydraulic circuit for the purpose of troubleshooting or moving equipment to a safe location in order to make necessary repairs or be taken out of service; or (iv) an authorized person from activating an override feature that is designed by the machine manufacturer to allow the machine to be moved to a safe location in order to make necessary repairs or be taken out of service.
(2005, c. 3.)
Sections: Previous 45.1-161.227 45.1-161.228 45.1-161.229 45.1-161.230 45.1-161.231 45.1-161.232 45.1-161.233 45.1-161.233:1 45.1-161.234 45.1-161.235 45.1-161.236 45.1-161.237 45.1-161.238 45.1-161.239 45.1-161.240 NextLast modified: April 3, 2009