OSHA Inspection: QUALITY INSULATION, INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2001

Abate by

Dec 13, 2001

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,800 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 heat related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat
stress, heat stroke, heat
exhaustion, and heat fatigue while performing work in attics:
On July 9, 2001 employees working installing eaves baffles and blowing
fiberglass insulation
in double units residence located in Warner Robins, Ga. Wet Bulb Globe
Temperature readings
taken in the attic on July 10, 2001 ranged from 95.5 to 97.2 F. The
ambient temperature
recorded by Robins Air Force Base between the hours of 3:55 p.m. and 4:55
p.m. on July 9,
2001 was 93.2 F with a heat index of 102 F.
Among other feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard this
hazard include but is
not limited to:
1. Develop a heat stress prevention program to include training of the
hazards of heat stress,
recognition and predisposing factors, employee responsibility in avoiding
heat stress, use of
protective clothing and equipment, fluid replacement, engineering
controls, and work practices.
2. Schedule jobs for the cooler part of the day.
3. Utilize potable blowers with built-in chiller as local air cooling
devices.
4. Encourage employees to drink small amount of cool liquids frequently,
e.g one cup every 20
minutes.
4. Provide personal protective equipment such as commercially available
ice vests and water-
cooled garments.

Issued

Nov 16, 2001

Abate by

Dec 13, 2001

Penalty

Initial $750

Issued

Nov 16, 2001

Abate by

Nov 21, 2001

Penalty

Initial $2,500