OSHA Inspection: FIRESTOP TECHNOLOGIES

Issued

Jul 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Unity Hospital Project- 4th floor, on or about 5/31/13, employees were prepping and spraying fireproofing onto the structural members of the building, creating irritating dust.  Employees were required to wear 3M NIOSH-approved filtering facepieces while dumping the materials into the hopper and applying the materials.  The employer had not provided a medical evaluation to all employees required to wear respiratory protection.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:    a.) Unity Hospital Project - On or about 5/31/13, employees engaged in spray-on fireproofing application (dust, irritant) were required to wear and were observed wearing NIOSH-approved, 3M filtering facepieces.  The employer had not provided comprehensive training to the employees at least annually, or more often if necessary.    Training includes and requires employees to be able to demonstrate:    -Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;  -What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  -How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  -How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;  -What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;  -How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and,  -The general requirements of this section.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1): Evaluations of the workplace were not conducted to ensure the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented:    a) Unity Hospital Project - 4th floor - On or about 5/31/13, Employees applying fibrous, CAFCO Claze-Shield II fireproofing had not recieved medical evaluations, and training.  the employer had not conducted evaluations of the workplace to ensure that the written respiratory protection program was being effectively implemented.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jul 17, 2013

Abate by

Jan 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59:  An employer engaged in construction activities did not comply with the requirements set forth in Part 1910, Section 1200, Hazard Communication:    a.) Unity Hospital Project - On or about 5/31/13, employees working with CAFCO Blaze-Shield II fireproofing (irritant, silica) had not been provided Hazard Communication training, as required.  Employees shall be informed of:    The requirements of this section; Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section. Employee training shall include at least: Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED