OSHA Inspection: BARAK BUSINESS SERVICES INC.

Issued

Oct 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).        Employees performing printing and silk screening activities were exposed to skin and eye irritation while using chemicals, such as inks and acetone, and the employer did not perform an adequate hazard assessment, which would necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.       Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.       Employees performing printing and silk screening activities were exposed to skin and eye irritation while using chemicals, such as inks and acetone, and the employer did not mandate the use of eye protection while performing these work activities.        Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions, punctures, chemical burns, thermal burns, and harmful temperature extremes.      Employees performing printing and silk screening activities were exposed to skin and eye irritation while using chemicals, such as inks and acetone, and the employer did not mandate the use of hand protection while performing these work activities.         Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.       Employees were being exposed to struck-by hazards while operating forklift(s) and the employer did not ensure that all forklift operators were reevaluated and/or recertified at least once every three years.      There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Oct 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00400170032010801290

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:       Employees performing printing and silk screening activities were exposed to skin and eye irritation while using chemicals, such as inks and acetone, and the employer did not ensure that a written Hazard Communication Program had been developed and implemented, which included training, proper labeling, and maintaining all Safety Data Sheets.      There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.