Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: GUARDING

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: The employer failed to ensure the proper use of scissor lifts as follows: (a)At the North end of the Multi-Use room, one employee was standing on the mid guardrail of a JLG scissor lift, elevated approximatelty 15 feet above ground level. The employee was installing strapping for vent ducts. (b)At the Kindergarten room, an employee was standing on the mid guardrail of a JLG scissor lift, elevated approximately 15 feet above the ground level. The employee was installing strapping for vent ducts. Reference: ANSI A92.6 - 1990 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms: Section 8.10.1 Personnel Footing: Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while working thereon. Use of planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach shall be prohibited. One feasible means of abatement is to follow the requirements of ANSI A92.6.ements