OSHA Inspection: EAST TENNESSEE JANITORIAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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:    (a)  East Tennessee Janitorial Supply and Maintenance Company:  A written hazard communication program had not been developed to promote the safe handling and use of hazardous materials for employees that used materials such as, but not limited to, propane, a flammable and asphyxiant material, and Kroger Cleanshine, an irritant, as determined on November 28, 2012.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM      ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description 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.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.