Digest of COSHAB-ALJ's decision dated July 23, 1985, Docket Nos. 84-R4D2-863 and 864 (Los Angeles, CA). Jonah Lebell, Administrative Law Judge.
For Employer: Phyllis Ungerer, Attorney. For DOSH: Miguel A. Ortiz, Associate CSE.
Alleged serious violations of 1669(a) (safety belts and nets) and 1587.10(a) (handling loads) were vacated.
Safety Belts and Nets, Cited Order Inapplicable to Activity Inspected.
"Section 1669(a) under Article 24 of the Construction Safety Orders requires the installation of guardrailings of wire or manila rope, or the wearing of safety belts with attached lifelines when working from thrust-outs or similar exposed locations
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