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

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees: (a) On or about March 31, 2021, and at times prior, the employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices specific to the hazardous energy associated with vehicle maintenance and servicing and how to safely control these hazards. Abatement Note: The training shall include the following: 1) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. 2) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. 3) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.