OSHA Inspection: FIRST CHOICE PLUMBING CORP.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   (SEE CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE)    a) On or about 07/25/2012 - job site, 136-74 71st Road, Kew Gardens, NY    Employees performing sewer work come in contact with hazardous substances to include crystalline silica contained in Saylor's Portland Cement Type-I when securing pipe.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1. Labeling and other forms of warning.   2. Material Safety Data Sheets.  3. Employee information and training will be met.  4. A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  5. The methods used by the employer to inform employees of the hazard on non-routine tasks.  6. In addition, the methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of:      a. any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplaces normal operating    conditions;      b. any precautionary measures that need to be taken in foreseeable emergencies and;       c. the labeling system used in the workplace.  7. Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organ, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (SEE CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE)    a) On or about 07/25/2012 - job site, 136-74 71st Road, Kew Gardens, NY    Employees performing sewer work come in contact with hazardous substances to include crystalline silica contained in Saylor's Portland Cement Type-I when securing pipe.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 13, 2013

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: (SEE CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE)    a) On or about 07/25/2012 - job site, 136-74 71st Road, Kew Gardens, NY    Employees performing sewer work come in contact with hazardous substances to include crystalline silica contained in Saylor's Portland Cement Type-I when securing pipe.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  Employees shall be informed of:  1. The requirements of this section.  2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present.  3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.  2. The physical health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4. The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  5. Methods and observations that may be used to recognize hazardous substances that may be introduced into the work environment by other employers/employees at multi-employer worksites.