OSHA Inspection: YWCA NIAGARA

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): Building and facility owner did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the worksite.    a) Throughout Building - On or about 1/17/14 and continuing, the employer did not conduct a comprehensive asbestos survey in order to determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material, and/or presumed asbestos containing material throughout the building.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): Building and facility owner(s) did not inform employee(s) who performed housekeeping activities in area(s) which contained ACM and/or PACM of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such area(s) which might have been contacted during such activities.  a) Throughout Building - On or about 1/17/14 and continuing, the employer did not inform employees, who perform housekeeping activities throughout the building, of the presence and location of asbestos containing material, and/or presumed asbestos containing material.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,890 · Current $0 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) Throughout establishment - On or about 1/17/14 and continuing, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with, and are exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, Spartan NABC Chemical Co. Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner (containing alcohol ethoxylate, and dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride), TB-Cide Quat (containing diethylenen glycol monobutyl ether), Damp Mop Detergent Concentrate (containing alcohol ethoxylate, and isopropyl alcohol) and crystalline silica.    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:        1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;        2.   Material Safety Data Sheets AND        3.   Employee information and training will be met.  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 hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Oct 15, 2014

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:    a) Throughout establishment - On or about 1/17/14 and continuing, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to Spartan NABC Chemical Co. Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner (containing alcohol ethoxylate, and dialkyl dimethyl ammoinium chloride), TB-Cide Quat (containing diethylene glycol monobutyl ether), Damp Mop Detergent Concentrate (containing alcohol ethoxylate, and isopropyl alcohol) and crystalline silica.    Employees shall be informed of:         1.   The requirements of this section:        2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND       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 and 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.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED