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

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(7): On scaffolds where platforms were overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap did not occur only over supports, and/or was less than 12 inches (30 cm) when the platforms were not nailed together or otherwise restrained to prevent movement: a) Worksite, North Side of Building: Employees working from a job-made supported scaffold were exposed to falls of approximately 25 feet to the ground below due to scaffold collapse and/or movement. The platforms were not overlapped only over supports, and in places the overlap was less than 12 inches. The platforms were not nailed together or otherwise restrained to prevent movement; on or about 7/1/19. b) Worksite, South Side of Building: Employees working from a job-made supported scaffold were exposed to falls of approximately 25 feet to the ground below due to scaffold collapse and/or movement. The platforms were not overlapped only over supports, and in places the overlap was less than 12 inches. The platforms were not nailed together or otherwise restrained to prevent movement; on or about 6/29/19. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.