OSHA Inspection: BLAZER WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS INC

Issued

Apr 20, 2012

Abate by

May 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc dba Blazer Structures at 931 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202:  On and before March 14, 2012, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee wearing a half-mask elastomeric respirator as part of their job duties.  Employees wore half-mask elastomeric respirators during application of isocyanate-containing coating materials to the floor of the first floor mechanical room.  This condition exposes employees to the physiological hazards of wearing a respirator without the evaluation of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Apr 20, 2012

Abate by

May 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):  Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  (a)  Blazer Waterproofing Systems Inc dba Blazer Structures at 931 14th St, Denver, CO 80202:  On and before March 14, 2012, the employer did not train employees on the physical and health hazards associated with the coating materials being applied to the mechanical room floor on the first floor of the building.  Employees applied a three-layer coating to the floor.  The coatings contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, epoxy, isocyanate, and polyurethane.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).