Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. On or about October 11, 2019, an employee working off an elevated platform was exposed to a fall hazard, and the employer did not ensure each employee who perform work while on a scaffolding were trained, as necessary, by a competent person. The training should include, but not limited to: a) Explanations of overhead electrical power lines, fall, and falling object hazards; b) Procedures for dealing with hazards; c) Recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions in the work setting; d) Instructions for correct operation of the lift (including maximum intended load and load capacity); e) Demonstrations of the skills and knowledge needed to operate an aerial lift before operating it on the job; f) When and how to perform inspections; and g) Manufacturers requirements.