Digest of COSHAB's Decision After Reconsideration dated October 21, 1985, Docket No. 82-R4D2-343. Elaine W. Donaldson, Chairman; L. A. Harrington and Michael R. Monagan, Members.
The Appeals Board affirmed the ALJ decision of December 7, 1982 (Digest 15,230). That decision reduced from serious to general a violation of 3406(a) (firefighters' body protection).
Firefighters, Protective Clothing Safety Order Causing Costs Increase---Appeals Board, No Jurisdiction Over Standards Board Action.
"The evidence established that Employer's turnout clothing did not meet the requirements of the safety orders in regard to flame resistant clothing; and, further,
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