OSHA Inspection: SWI PAINTING, INC.

Issued

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $3880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a.  On or about July 5, 2018, on the north side of the building, an employee working from an aerial lift painting the exterior of the building was not wearing a harness and lanyard, exposed to a 20 feet fall hazard.    a.  On or about July 5, 2018, on the west side of the building, an employee working from an aerial lift painting the exterior of  the building was not wearing a harness and lanyard, exposed to a 20 feet fall hazard.

Issued

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:  a.  On or about July 5, 2018, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:         1.  Management Commitment and Leadership                  a.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.               b.  Program Reviewed Annually.               c.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.               d.  Adequate commitment of resources.               e.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.               f.  Management observations of safety rules.              2.  Assignment of Responsibility                     a.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.              b. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.              c.  Employees adherence to safety rules.             3.  Identification and Control of Hazards                 a.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.              b.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).                      c.  Action taken to address hazards.              d.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.              e.  Technical reference materials available.            4.  Training and Education                 a.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.              b.  Specialized training taken when needed.              c.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.             5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis