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 employmnent 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: a) On or about 2/1/06, the job-made working platform attached to the forks of the powered industrial truck used to elevate employee (4 feet or higher), was not equipped with a standard railing and toeboard, exposing employee to a fall hazard. Feasible means of abatement are: 1. Only utilize safety platforms that meet the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B56.1-2000, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, Section 7.36 entitled Platforms-Elevating. 2. Inspect all platforms prior to each use to ensure there are no defects. 3. Instruct employees in the proper use of elevated platforms and their potential risks and hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREDATION