Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated July 25, 1977, Docket No. 76-R5D1-888. Harold D. Mitchell, Chairman; Ford B. Ford and Mark K. Bowers, Members.
Clear Working Space, Explained [2340.16[a]]. The employer had successfully appealed an alleged violation of 2340.16(a) involving clear working space. On its own motion, the Appeals Board reconsidered the decision (Digest 11,922) and reversed.
The issue presented was whether or not the 30-inch clear working space requirement was applicable where material was stored within the prohibited space around electrical control equipment, but no work was being performed on the equipment. The Appe
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