OSHA Inspection: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Issued

May 13, 2004

Abate by

Jun 15, 2004

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:03/18/04
Condition:Employees climbing stadium light towers during the performance of
maintenance activities, and exposed to fall hazards of up to 80 - 90 feet,
were not provided training in the use of the Safety Cable Climbing Device
provided on each tower and the personnal fall arrest equipment required
by the manufacturer to be used with Safety Cable Climbing Device.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to develop and implement a training program for employees climbing stadium
light towers to
ensure they understood how to use the Safety Cable Climbing Device and
associated fall arrest
equipment to include, but not limited to, how to properly wear and use the
equipment,
its
limitations, proper care, maintenance, and inspection.,

Issued

May 13, 2004

Abate by

May 18, 2004

Issued

May 13, 2004

Abate by

May 18, 2004