Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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: (a) Two employees were not adequately protected from falling while being lowered from a telescopic forklift. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow the American National Standards Institute ASME B56.6-1992, section 5.15, specifications for elevating personnel. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion