Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard: UNAPEQUIP

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 standing and working from stepladders in an unsafe manner: (A)Shell Area: On or about 11 December 2000, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed working from the upper most rung of a 4 foot stepladder. (B)Tape and Texture: On or about 12 December 2000, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed working from the upper most rung of a 4 foot stepladder. (C)Exterior Siding: On or about 12 December 2000, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed working from the upper most rung of a 4 foot stepladder. (D)Shingle Area: On or about 12 December 2000, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed working from the upper most rung of a 4 foot stepladder. (E)Shingle Area: On or about 12 December 2000, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed working from a 4 foot stepladder erected on a mobile scaffold. Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD, AMONG OTHERS, TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: Train employees on the proper use of stepladders and have supervisors check to ensure they are adhering to the training.