OSHA Inspection: ALLAN EDWARDS, INC.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,700 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:
On or about September 30, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees
performing concrete work duties at this worksite were subjected to the
recognized
hazard of excessive heat.  Exposure to excessive levels of heat may result
in
serious heat-induced illnesses which include:  transient heat fatigue,
heat rash,
fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  Heat stroke is
the most
serious of these illnesses and can result in death.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is to establish a Heat Stress Management Program which
incorporates
guidelines from the ACGIH's Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure
Indices and/or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)
document, "Working in Hot Environments."  Such a program may include, but
is not limited to:
a.acclimatizing employees beginning work in hot environment or those
returning from absent periods of three or more days,
b.developing a work/rest program,
c.providing cool water and encouraging employees to drink five to seven
ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes - rather than relying on thirst,
d.providing for a cool rest area,
e.providing training for employees regarding the health effects associated
with heat stress, symptoms of heat induced illnesses and the methods of
preventing such illnesses, and
f.establish a screening program to identify health conditions aggravated by
exposure to heat stress.

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Issued

Feb 17, 2012

Abate by

Mar 14, 2012