OSHA Inspection: GREATER LI DENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) At the work site, hygiene #7 east door of building was locked with a dead bolt preventing employees from free escape; On or about 5/22/13.  Note:     Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the casefile employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement of this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):  An exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge was not at least equal to the width of the exit access.    a) At the work site, lab; the exit access was 23 inches wide at all points of door frame; on or about 5/22/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    (a)  At the work site, lab; exit was not marked by a sign reading "Exit"; on or about 5/22/13.   (b) At the work site, hygiene #7 east door; exit was not marked by a sign reading "Exit"; on or about 5/22/13.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees 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 5/22/13.  * 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

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 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 who have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; on or about 5/22/13.  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

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

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, 5/22/13;  employees with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials 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

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 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 implement 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, isopropyl alcohol and methy methacrylatel; on or about 5/22/13.  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 the           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

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

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, isopropyl alcohol and methyl methacrylate were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 5/22/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and  identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    (a)  At the work site, hallway; portable fire extinguisher was on the floor not mounted; on or about 5/22/13.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 5, 2013

Abate by

Sep 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1910.1030(d)(4)(iii)(B)(1)(iii): Regulated waste was not labeled or color-coded with paragraph (g)(1)(i);       a) At the worksite; sharps container with contaminated sharps was placed in clear container; on or abour 5/22/2013.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.