OSHA Inspection: QUEST INN

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   On or about May 14, 2013, at the facility, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program.  Employees performing housekeeping and laundry operations are using products, such as, but not limited to Zep Citrus Cleaner and Zep Multipurpose Cleaner.  Employees were exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

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:   On or about May 14 2013, at the facility, the employer did not provide hazard communication training.  Employees performing housekeeping and laundry operations are using products, such as, but not limited to Zep Citrus Cleaner and Zep Multipurpose Cleaner.  Employees were exposed to skin and respiratory inhalation hazards.

Issued

Sep 20, 2013

Abate by

Oct 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  On or about May 14, 2013 and times prior thereto, the employer has not performed a workplace hazard assessment.  Employees were exposed to eye, respiratory and skin irritation when performing housekeeping and laundry duties.