OSHA Inspection: TOTAL SWIMMING POOL MANAGEMENT INC.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms was not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.    a) At the work site, pump area the employer did not maintain clean passageways free from chemical powder spill; on or about 5/16/14.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards of processes or environment capable of causing injury and impairment of the body through physical contact was encountered:     a) At the work site; employees were not provided with hand or eye protection when servicing or maintaining indoor pool, on or about 5/16/14.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction signs. Safety instruction signs was not used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.    a) At the worksite, the employer did not provide safety instruction signs for, such as, but not limited to, preventing tube bending for pump operation; on or about 5/16/14.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) At the worksite, employees maintaining indoor pool using, such as, but not limited to, muriatic acid were not provided with an eyewash station, on or about 5/16/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 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 5/16/14.     * 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

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,750 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 who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, muriatic acid ; on or about 5/16/14.         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             workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's               written Hazard Communication Program;            c.   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 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,               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.   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

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

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, muriatic acid were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 5/16/14.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

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; Where fire extinguishers were provided for employee's use, the employer did not mount and identify the location of the fire extinguishers, on or about 5/16/14.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 9, 2014

Abate by

Nov 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer.  a) At the worksite, employees handling, such as, but not limited to, muriatic acid and chlorine were not provided with the proper labeling; on or about 5/16/14.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.