OSHA Inspection: NORTH SHORE DENTAL ARTS

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Compressed gas cylinder(s) in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:    (a) At the work site; 216 South St., Oyster Bay,  NY; compressed gas cylinder containing oxygen was stored standing free and was not secured from falling or from being knocked over; on or about 1/18/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to  familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved  with incipient stage fire fighting:    (a) At the work site, 216 South St., Oyster Bay, NY; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not provide employees with an educational program to familiarize employees in the general principles of fire extinguisher use, on or about 1/18/12.    * ABATEMENT NOTE * By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation  or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the  evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i):  The employer having employee(s) occupational exposure did not establish or implement a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    (a) At the worksite, 216 South St., Oyster Bay, NY; Employees who have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; on or about 1/18/12 .    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.      ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Exposure Control Plan must include descriptions of how the following program  elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the  employer's employees who have occupational exposure:         a) An exposure determination required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(2);         b) The schedule and/or methods of implementation for 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)       methods of compliance:         c) The schedule and/or method of implementation for 29 CFR 1910.1030(f),       Hepatitis B vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up:         d) The schedule and/or method of implementation for 29 CFR 1910.1030(g),       Communication of Hazards to Employees:         e)  The schedule and/or method of implementation for 29 CFR 1910.1030(h),       Recordkeeping:         f) The procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure       incidents, as required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(3)(i):         g) A copy of the Exposure Control Plan must be made accessible to employees       in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20(e):         h) The Exposure Control Plan must be reviewed and/or updated annually.

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i):  The employer did not ensure that employees with occupational  exposure participated in a training program:         a) At the worksite, 216 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, on or about, 1/18/12;  employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials did not receive information and training as  required by 29 CFR 1910.1030 (g)(2)(i), to be provided as follows:         1. At least annually,         2. At time of initial assignment to tasks where occupational exposure may take place         3. The training program shall contain at a minimum the elements found in 29 CFR          1910.1030 (g)(2)(vii)(A) through (N).      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication  Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be  met:         a) At the worksite, 216 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, the employer did not       implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job       title of laborer who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not       limited to, isopropyl alcohol; on or about 1/18/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed  to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:         a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:              Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;         b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;         c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.         d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:              Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.              The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;         e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and         f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.         For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:         a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.         b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.         c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2012-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) At the worksite, 216 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, isopropyl alcohol were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 1/18/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.