Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: FALLING

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Duties of employers. The employer failed to 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 his employees: The employer failed to ensure that exposed employees adhered to the safe practices and operations of a self-propelled elevating work platform, or scissor lift, as follows: a.At Arroyo Marketplace Major A, 7280 Arroyo Crossing Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89101, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 18 to 20 feet while standing on toprails and planks that had been placed through the midrails of a self-propelled elevating work platform, or scissor lift for achieving additional height or reach. Reference: ANSI/SIA A92.6-1990 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms Section 8 Responsibilities Of Users, Paragraph 8.10.1, Personnel Footing: Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while working thereon. The use of planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach is prohibited. One feasible means of abatement is to retrain operators of scissor lifts in proper safety procedures recommended by the self-propelled elevating work platform manufacturer.d