Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 013C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): General. Training and communication. The employer shall 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. The training shall include the following: 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: a. The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by providing lockout training that includes facility/process specific information, such as (but not limited to) the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: On or about January 6, 2016, the employer failed to provide training on the safe operation (method of work) of mechanical power presses prior to assigning an employee to perform work as an operator on the RY-1 and RY-6 mechanical power press lines. The employee was a temporary worker provided by Employers Overload, an employment staffing agency.