Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 025C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.217(f): Operation of power presses: 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Instruction to operators. The employer shall train and instruct the operator in the safe method of work before starting work on any operation covered by this section. The employer shall insure by adequate supervision that correct operating procedures are being followed: a. The employer does not protect employees from the hazardous energy of machinery or equipment by providing lockout/tagout (hazardous energy control) training that includes facility/process specific information, such as (but not limited to) the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available and the methods necessary to isolate and control such energy: 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 the employee to perform work as an operator on the K-5 mechanical power press. The employee was a full time associate.