49 COR 40-9119 [¶23,430]
HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL - Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3314(j) The proffered evidence showed Employer regularly conducted periodic inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of its energy control procedures. Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3314(g) The proffered evidence showed Employer met Condition 1 of the exception to §3314(g)(2)(A). Procedural steps in Employer’s general lockout/tagout program were applicable to all similar equipment. Title 8, California Code of Regulations, §3314(c) The proffered evidence showed Employer established the exception found in §3314(c)(1). The machine used by Employer had to be in operation for cleaning, the imposed hazard was minimized, and the employees were trained on how to perform the process safely. ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES - All citations were dismissed. No penalties were assessed.Digest of COSHAB ALJ’s Decision dated August 28, 2026, Inspection No. 1722031 (Oakdale)
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