Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18): The employer does not ensure that personal fall protection systems are inspected before initial use during each work shift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components are removed from service. The employer routinely fails to ensure that excessively worn or defective personal fall protection system components are removed from service, as required by the standard. This violation was observed on October 23, 2023, when employees were instructed to perform RDS window cleaning operations at 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA. 02110. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that affected employees inspect, and only use personal fall protection equipment that is in good condition and ensure employees remove any defective equipment immediately from service. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance; including an explanation of how these steps protect employees from equipment failure that would result in a fall.