Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not 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. On 1/28/15, at the Plant 4 facility of Elite Storage Solutions, LLC, the employer did not ensure "Authorized" employees performing service/maintenance work to equipment and "Affected" employees located near that work were trained in the company's established Lockout/Tagout program. 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.