Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: LIFTING

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: (a)Throughout the facility; the employer was using 5 Hero Alloy hooks with chain slings to move steel plates around the shop. The hooks did not have the rated load and other identification. This exposed employees to struck by hazards from falling loads. (b)In the Paint Booth area, the employer was using "S" hooks without having the rated load and other identification. This exposed employees to struck by hazards from falling loads. (c)In the High Bay, the employer had several job made lifting devices (i.e. spreader bar and hooks) used to move various parts without having the rated load and other identification. This exposed employees to struck by hazards from falling loads. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these hazards are to use a safer alternate method such as: Follow the American National Standard ASME B30.20-2001 Below the Hook Lifting Devices, Section 20-1.2.1(a) Rated Load. The rated load of the lifting device shall be marked on the main structure where it is visible. If the lifting device is made up of several lifters, each detachable from the group, these lifters shall also be marked with their individual rated loads. Follow the American National Standard ASME B30.20-2001 Below the Hook Lifting Devices, Section 20-1.2.1(b) Identification. A nameplate or other permanent marking shall be affixed displaying the following information: manufacturer's name and address; serial number; lifter weight, if over 100 lb (45 kg); rated load. Certification, with date and method of abatement required. Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after the abatement date.ment