OSHA Inspection: GARDEN CITY DERMATOLOGY

Issued

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employee 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 3/21/12.    * 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

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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; Employees with the job title of assistants who have occupational exposure; on or about 3/21/12.    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

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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,  on or about, 3/21/12; employees with the job titles of assistants with occupational exposure 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

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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, the employer did not impement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job  title of assistants who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, actone and trichloroacetic acid; on or about 3/21/12.    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

Jun 11, 2012

Abate by

Oct 12, 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, acetone and trichloroacetic acid were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 3/21/12.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in  accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.