OSHA Inspection: SCREEN GEMS INC

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     (a)  On or about February 21, 2012, in the facility, for employees using hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Easiway Systems 5 Stencil Remover containing sodium metaperiodate, WD-40 containing an organic flammable mixture, Zim-Pic Special, a flammable mixture and Spike Emsulsifier containing isopropanol for screen printing and performing embroidery on apparel. The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program. A written hazard communication program also includes a list of hazardous chemicals present on site.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a)  On or about February 21, 2012, in the facility, for employees performing embroidery and screen printing on apparel using chemicals such as WD-40, EasiSolv5 Stencil Remover, Spike Emulsifier and Zim Pic Special.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.