Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D). On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not develop specific written procedures that that included required information for equipment being serviced/maintained. Deficiencies included: 1 - A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure 2 - Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy 3 - Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them 4 - Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.