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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 15Ch. 1Art. 4§ 118450 Wiping Rags Definition

§ 118450 Wiping Rags Definition

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§ 118450 Wiping Rags Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Wiping rags are cloths used for cleaning machines, tools, cars, and other stuff at work.
  • •They are not the same as reusable towels you can rent.
  • •Workers like mechanics use them to clean their hands and bodies from dirt at work.
  • •These rags are mostly used in factories, shops, and other workplaces.

Example

A mechanic uses a cloth to wipe grease off their hands after fixing a car.

The cloth they used is called a 'wiping rag' because it's used to clean dirt from their hands while working.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 118450 Wiping Rags Definition

“Wiping rags,” as used in this article means cloths and rags, other than reusable rental cloths or towels, used for any or all of the following purposes: (a)  Wiping and cleaning the surfaces of machinery, machines, tools, locomotives, engines, motor cars, automobiles, cars, carriages, windows, furniture, and surfaces of articles, appliances, and engines in factories, shops, steamships, and steamboats. (b)  Generally for cleaning in industrial employment. (c)  Used by mechanics and workmen for wiping from their hands and bodies soil incident to their employment. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

wiping ragsreusable rental clothsindustrial employmentmechanics and workmen

Related Statutes

  • § 118460 Wiping Rag Inspections
  • § 118475 Permit Records For Rag Laundering
  • § 104559 School Tobacco Use Ban
  • § 11773 Methamphetamine Abuse Prevention Campaign
  • § 11773.1 Meth Prevention Fund Contributions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 118450.
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