Louisiana § RS 23:485 - Maximum hours
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:485 — Maximum hours, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:485. Maximum hours
The maximum total hours in twenty-four that one may work in compressed air shall be as follows:
Normal to a pressure of eighteen pounds per square inch, eight hours; eighteen pounds to twenty-six pounds, six hours; twenty-six pounds to thirty-three pounds, four hours; thirty-three pounds to thirty-eight pounds, three hours; thirty-eight pounds to forty-three pounds, two hours; forty-three pounds to forty-eight pounds, one and one-half hours; forty-eight pounds to fifty pounds, one hour.
The maximum hours that a workman may be kept in compressed air during a shift are as follows:
Normal to a pressure of eighteen pounds per square inch, eighteen pounds to twenty-six pounds, three hours; twenty-six pounds to thirty-three pounds, two hours; thirty-three pounds to thirty-eight pounds, one and one-half hours; thirty-eight pounds to forty-three pounds, one hour; forty-three pounds to forty-eight pounds, forty-five minutes; forty-eight pounds to fifty pounds, thirty minutes.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:485
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:485 cover?
Section RS 23:485 ("Maximum hours") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 23:485?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:485" (Louisiana). 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 Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 23:485 apply to my situation?
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