Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated May 31, 1978, Docket No. 77-R1D2-1291. Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For App: James R. Hinson, Safety and Health Consultant. For DIS: Alison Colgan, Staff Counsel.
Safety Belts and Lifelines, Above 15 Feet, Nonuse [serious violation]. A serious violation of 1670(a) was established. The $150 proposed penalty was affirmed.
"Section 1670(a) under Article 24 of the Construction Safety Orders requires that approved safety belts and lifelines be worn by employees whose work exposes them to falling in excess of 15 feet from the perimeter of a structure not otherwise protected under the provisions of Article
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