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

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: Equipment was not inspected by the user before each use and additionally, by a competent person other than the user in accordance with ANSI Z 359.1-1992-6.1.1.1. 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferred because it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When elimination is not feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using methods such as engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be promptly used. When these methods are inadequate to reach acceptable levels, personal protective equipment shall be provided and used." Abatement Note: One feasible means of abatement is to inspect equipment in accordance with ANSI Z 359.1-1992-6.1.1.1. Location:Jobsite.1.