OSHA Inspection: CACTUS SALON

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 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; 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 2/15/12.      * 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

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i):  Employees of a workplace covered by this standard were not  monitored to determine their exposure to formaldehyde:    a) At the worksite, the employer did not determine employees exposure to hair straightener products containing formaldehyde such as, Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy containing 1.2%, Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment containing 1.8% and Lasio Keratin Treatment 2.8%; on or about 2/15/12.      Note:     Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement of this violation normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(m)(5): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program for formaldehyde exposures in the workplace, which at a minimum describes how the requirements specified in this paragraph for labels and other forms of warning and material safety data sheets, and paragraph (n) for employee information and training, will be met:    a) At the worksite,  the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication training for employees who use hair straightening products containing formaldehyde such as,  Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy containing 1.2%, Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment containing 1.8% and Lasio Keratin Treatment 2.8%; on or about 2/15/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1):  The employer did not provide employees with information and training on formaldehyde at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard formaldehyde was introduced into their work area:    a) At the worksite,  the employer did not provide  training to employees who usie hair straightening products containing formaldehyde such as,  Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy containing 1.2%, Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment containing 1.8% and Lasio Keratin Treatment 2.8%; on or about 2/15/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, the employer did not impement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, acetone; on or about 2/15/12.      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             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

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol,  and acetone were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 2/15/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.