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29 CFR 1918.92: Illumination

Subpart I—General Working Conditions.

2citations since 2015
2employers cited
100%serious, willful or repeat
$9,794median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1918.92 2 times since 2015, against 2 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $19,588 at their current amounts.

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1918.92(a) · 1 citations

(a) Walking, working, and climbing areas. Walking, working, and climbing areas shall be illuminated. Unless conditions described in the regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard (33 CFR 154.570) exist for specific operations, illumination for cargo transfer operations shall be of a minimum light intensity of five foot-candles (54 lux). Where work tasks require more light to be performed safely, supplemental lighting shall be used.

1918.92(e) · 1 citations

(e) Entry into darkened areas. Employees shall not be permitted to enter dark holds, compartments, decks or other spaces without a flashlight or other portable light. The use of matches or open flames is prohibited.

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