OSHA Inspection: BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Issued

May 5, 1998

Abate by

Jun 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Title 21 V.S.A. Chapter 3, Subchapter 5, Section 223(a), 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
fire fighting and fall
hazards associated with aerial operations.
The employer failed to fully extend the outriggers to the maximum width
for the stability of the
aerial tower/ladder while it was being erected and while it was aloft.
SOME FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF ABATEMENT TO CORRECT THE
HAZARD, ARE;
(a) adopt standard operating procedures which require specific set up
criteria for aerial towers.
(b) contact the equipment manufacturer for prior approval for any and all
repairs.
(c) provide indepth professional training for the set-up, operation,care
and use of specialized
equipment.