Louisiana § RS 23:483 - Equipment for decompression
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:483 — Equipment for decompression, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:483. Equipment for decompression
Ample equipment for the decompression of men who work in compressed air chambers shall be maintained at the immediate scene of operation. The employer, his representative, and the supervisor or foreman of work, alike, shall see that these provisions are complied with. The decompression apparatus shall be in good condition and properly equipped with pressure gauges. At all such operations at least one competent person representing the employer shall be on hand at all times.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:483
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:483 cover?
Section RS 23:483 ("Equipment for decompression") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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