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

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage points used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage point being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee: (a) Southwest Side of Building - Two employees rode in the basket of the JLG 1350SJP Ultra Boom aerial lift to come from the roof level down to ground level. Both employees attached the lanyards of their personal fall arrest systems to the same anchorage point within the aerial lift's basket, contrary to the JLG Operation and Safety Manual, which says to attach one lanyard to each lanyard anchorage point, exposing the employees to the hazard of falling to a lower level, on or about November 19, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.