OSHA Inspection: NATIONWIDE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):     The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    On or about May 29, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained and given direction on what to do in the case of inclement weather, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to being struck by lightning.     Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard is to develop and implement a written lightning policy that incorporates the following elements:    1.      Develop and implement an effective written lightning protection system.  2.      Follow the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and/or Lightning Protection Institute lightning safety guidelines as thunderstorms approach.  3.      Provide training to managers and foremen on lighting safety guidelines.  4.      Provide employees with training on lighting safety guidelines outlining the employee/employer rights and responsibilities.  5.      Implement an effective enforcement procedure.  6.      Remove employees from the site after recognizing incoming lighting and or thunderstorms.  7.      Utilize personal lighting detection devices.