OSHA Inspection: WASTE MANAGEMENT OF FORT WORTH

Issued

Aug 31, 1990

Abate by

Oct 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $485 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) On or about July 3, 1990, an employee was exposed to excessive heat.
The company's heat stress policy did not adequately address all the
areas of a complete heat stress program. During high temperatures,
employees were exposed to the hazards of heat stress disorders, such
as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct this hazard are:
1) Develop a written program addressing heat stress.
2) When wet bulb globe temperatures exceed recommendations of the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, establish
procedures on:
a) A formal work/rest regimen.
b) An acclimation period for new hires and employees who have been away
from the job for an extended period or time.
c) Training new hires on symptoms and illnesses from heat exposure.
3) Review the program periodically to ensure its effectiveness.