Maryland § 5-603
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-603, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-603.
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, whenever an employer has an employee working in a manhole, the employer shall have another employee available in the immediate vicinity of the manhole to give emergency help.
(2) The employee who is available to give emergency help may enter the manhole to give other help.
(b) For a brief period, a qualified employee who is working alone may enter a manhole where cables or equipment are in service to:
(1) perform an inspection;
(2) perform housekeeping;
(3) take readings; or
(4) do other work if it can be performed safely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-603
What does Maryland Code § 5-603 cover?
Section 5-603 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 5-603?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-603" (Maryland). 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 Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-603 apply to my situation?
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