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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of working from a damaged aerial basket that was not inspected or tested by a qualified person to ensure it maintained its structural integrity. In addition, employees were exposed to the hazard of working from an aerial lift with a structurally defected hydraulic/pneumatic cable tray. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is to periodically inspect and test the aerial lift in accordance with Paragraph 8.2.4 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) A92.2-2001, American National Standard Vehicle - Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices. DISCLAIMERS: You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.