Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 23, 1985, Docket Nos. 84-R5D3-955 and 85-R5D3-263 (Livermore, CA). Ronald F. Peters, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Michael J. Hogan, Attorney. For DOSH: Lyle A. Garratt, District Manager.
Two general violations of 3388(a) (safety belts and lifelines), on separate dates at different locations, were affirmed.
Tree Trimming Operations, Preapproved Safety Belts Required, Approval Defined.
At two worksites, Employer's tree trimmers used safety belts bearing no specification labels or other evidence that they were "approved" safety equipment. Employer's supervisory personnel told Division inspectors
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