OSHA Inspection: WINDOW BRITE WINDOW CLEANING CO

Issued

Oct 29, 1991

Abate by

Nov 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to fall hazards:
(a)  Wyoming Seminary site - an employee was allowed
to work from a fiberglass ladder that was defective
in that a rubber pad was missing from the safety shoe
on one side rail and the fifth rung (from bottom) was
dented approximately one-half inch below the horizon-
tal.  In addition, the employee was allowed to work in
an unsafe manner, as the base of the ladder was only
38 inches from the building.  Employee was working from
the back side of the ladder and the ladder was not tied
or otherwise secured, on or about August 29, 1991.
Feasible and useful method of abatement:
The employer shall provide a training program for each
employee using ladders as necessary.  The program shall
enable each employee to recognize hazards related to
ladders and shall train each employee in the procedures
to be followed to minimize these hazards:
(1)   The employer shall ensure that each employee has
been trained by a competent person in the following
areas, as applicable:
(i)    The nature of fall hazards in the work area;
(ii)   The correct procedures for setting up a ladder
at the proper angle;
(iii)  The proper construction, use, placement and
care in handling of all ladders;
(iv)   The maximum intended load-carrying capacities
of ladders used;  and
(v)    Retraining shall be provided for each employee
as necessary so that the employee maintains the
understanding and knowledge acquired for compliance.
(2)   Ladders having defects are to be marked and taken
out of service until repaired by either maintenance
department or the manufacturer.

Issued

Oct 29, 1991

Abate by

Nov 12, 1991

Issued

Oct 29, 1991

Abate by

Nov 12, 1991