OSHA Inspection: WOODSPEAR PROPERTIES

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $2380.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:     (a) Woodspear Properties @ 4185 E. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80222.  On or before February 12, 2016, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the exposing employer did not ensure that each employee conducting activities on the flat roof of the apartments building was provided with a fall protection system. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of falling approximately 12 feet to the ground.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:    (a) Woodspear Properties @ 4185 E. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80222.  On or before February 12, 2016, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities under its safety program, the exposing employer did not ensure that each employee conducting activities on the flat roof of the apartments building was provided with fall protection training as required under the standard. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of falling approximately 12 feet to the ground.    Abatement Note:  As of January 1, 1998, Subpart M of the 29 CFR 1926 part 1926.502(d) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).    Abatement Note: The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:    a)    The nature of fall hazards in the work area; b)    The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;  c)     The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used;   d)    The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; e)     The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; f)      The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; and g)    The role of employees in fall protection plans; and  h)    The standards contained in this subpart.