Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: (A) 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. a) On or about 9/12/2022, the employer did not ensure that employees cleaning and decontaminating on equipment such as but not limited to: Line 4 Mixer (Machine # 53983, ID # L404) were provided adequate training on the methods and means for energy isolation and control, such as but not limited to how to secure the mixer's open lid by using pins that are placed in the back of the lid to control the gravity of the mixer lid. b) On or about 9/12/2022, the employer did not ensure that employees cleaning and decontaminating equipment such as but not limited to the Line 4 Mixer were provided adequate training to ensure that each employee working on the equipment locked out each energy source prior to cleaning.