Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards related to failure and/or inoperability of major systems including, but not limited to, the hydraulic systems, bucket controls, mechanical components, etc., on the Versalift aerial lift(s). a) Telford, PA worsite - An employee performing work from a Versalift V-28-PS aerial lift mounted on a 1973 Ford truck fell to the ground when the lift failed, on or about december 7, 2005. Among others, one useful and feasible abatement method would be to have all such equipment inspected and tested by a competent mechanic, in accordance with manufacturer's Schedule and Record contained in Versalift Owner's Manual for the Model V-28 aerial lift, to ensure that the mechanical and structural systems on the Veralift(s) are in sound and properly functioning condition. Furthermore, aerial lifts where defects must be propmptly removed from service. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.