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 falls from heights. Date: March 29, 2007 Location: 120 Anderson Ave., Canton, Georgia. Equipment: Rough Terrain Forklift, Job-made basket, and extension ladder. Conditions: Employees were installing siding at elevations of up to approximately 50 feet while working from a ladder supported by a job made basket attached to the forks of a rough terrain forklift.(ASME B56.6-1992, Section 5.15.1 (a),(b),(k), (m),(s), and (u)) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard is to: Make use of the appropriate aerial lift equipment that can reach he required heights, and is also equipped with a man basket with hard points/tie-off position, body harness and lanyards to ensure the employee(s) remain in the basket during siding operations. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.