OSHA Inspection: MEMPHIS-FIRE

Issued

Mar 22, 2005

Abate by

Mar 28, 2005

General-duty citation text

T.C.A. 50-3-105(1):  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:
On October 12, 2004 the Memphis Fire Training Academy took inadequate
precautions to
prevent undue stress on recruits during the training exercises.
One feasible abatement method, among others includes;
Giving potential recruits a standardized physical fitness test immediately
prior to starting a
recruit training class (e.g., CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability or Agility
Test.))
Developing a written training program for trainers of recruits that
clearly state the purpose of
the training and the safe manner in which the training will be conducted.
Establishing mandatory hydration and periodic vital sign checks similar to
the
criteria used by
fire units fighting a major fire for all recruits participating in the
training.
Placing an ambulance unit on site any time there is training in progress
that might cause serious
injury or illness.
ABATEMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREDTION