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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii): Lockout devices utilized were not affixed in a manner that held the energy isolating device in a safe or off position a. Employees were provided a multiple lockout hasp for lockout on a gate switch not designed to hold the device in a safe position; the locked hasp could be removed from the switch. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s). 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a. In the maintenance weld shop, a horizontal band saw was used with the unused part of the blade not guarded. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).