Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 032B Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure: 1) that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by the employees and 2) that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls was acquired by the employees: The employer does not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by all employees and that the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage, and removal of the energy control are acquired by the employees. In addition, the employer does not certify that such training had been accomplished. This violation occurred on or about October 20, 2010 at Woodward Iodine Corporation. Employees are not familiar with Lockout/Tagout procedures.Each employee does LOTO in a different way. Pursuant to C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding training on energy control procedures and programs. A method of abatement is to develop and provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by all employees and that the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage, and removal of the energy control are acquired by the employees and to certify that the training had been accomplished as per 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A) through (C), 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ii)(A) through (F), and 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv).A)