OSHA Inspection: ROBERTS PLUMBING & HEATING

Issued

2018-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $3696.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii):  a)  Roberts Plumbing and Heating Inc. at 1499 Purdy Mesa, Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before January 8, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained by a competent person about the fall hazards of this site.  An employee accessed a steep metal roof without the use of adequate fall protection and training.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.  Abatement note:  29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2) is annotated as follows:  The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:  The nature of fall hazards in the work area; The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 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; The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection;   The role of employees in fall protection plans; and The standards contained in this subpart.

Issued

2018-06-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained by a competent person which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairs, and the procedures to follow to minimize those hazards:  a)  Roberts Plumbing and Heating Inc. at 1499 Purdy Mesa, Whitewater, CO 81527:  On and before January 8, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained by a competent person about ladder safety.  An employee used a ladder to access a steep metal roof.  The employee was not adequately trained on ladder safety.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.  Abatement note:  29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1) is annotated as follows:  The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:  The nature of fall hazards in the work area; The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders; and The standards contained in this subpart.