Arizona § 23-803 - Hazardous occupations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-803 — Hazardous occupations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-803. Hazardous occupations
The following occupations are hazardous within the meaning of this article:
1. The operation of steam railroads, electrical railroads, street railroads by locomotives, engines, trains, motors or cars of any kind propelled by steam, electricity, cable or other mechanical power, including construction, use or repair of machinery, plants, tracks, switches, bridges or roadbeds, upon, over and by which the railroad is operated.
2. All work when making, using or necessitating dangerous proximity to gunpowder, blasting powder, dynamite, compressed air or other explosive.
3. The erection or demolition of a bridge, building or structure in which there is, or in which the plans and specifications require, iron or steel frame work.
4. The operation of elevators, elevating machines, derricks or hoisting apparatus used within or on the outside of a bridge, building or other structure for conveying materials in connection with the erection or demolition of the bridge, building or structure.
5. All work on ladders or scaffolds of any kind elevated twenty feet or more above the ground or floor beneath used in the erection, construction, repair, painting or alteration of a building, bridge, structure or other work in which a ladder or scaffold is used.
6. All work of construction, operation, alteration or repair where wires, cables, switchboards or other apparatus or machinery are in use which are charged with electrical current.
7. All work in the construction, alteration or repair of pole lines for telegraph, telephone or other purposes.
8. All work in or about quarries, open pits, open cuts, mines, ore reduction works and smelters.
9. All work in the construction and repair of tunnels, subways and viaducts.
10. All work in mills, shops, works, yards, plants and factories where steam, electricity or any other mechanical power is used to operate machinery and appliances in and about the premises.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 23-803
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-803 cover?
Section 23-803 ("Hazardous occupations") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 23-803?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-803" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 23-803 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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