OSHA Inspection: ROMA CLEANING INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    A.) On or about Friday, October 24, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport), Jamaica, NY 11430    A written assessment of the workplace was not performed to identify job classifications and job duties that necessitate the usage of personal protective equipment such as but not limited too; eye protection and hand protection for the cleaning of airport terminal restrooms and the availability of the personal protective equipment.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    A.) On or about Friday, October 24, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport) Jamaica, NY 11430    The employer failed to provide employees that are required to use hazardous cleaning products such as but not limited too; NABC Concentrate, SunSwept, Neutral Cleaner to clean airport terminal restrooms and floors protective eye protection exposing employees to hazards associated with chemical splashes and particles lodged into eyes.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:,     A.) On or about Friday, October 31, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport), Jamaica, NY 11430    The employer failed make available to employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as but not limited too; HIV, HBV and/or HCV the Hepatitis B vaccine.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:    A.) On or about Wednesday, October 24, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport), Jamaica, NY 11430    Employees with occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens such as: HIV, HBV and HCV while cleaning airport terminal restrooms were not provided effective training.  Employees were not provided the following:    -An accessible copy of the regulatory text of this standard and an explanation of it contents  -A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of blood borne diseases  -An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens  -An explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan  -An explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials  -An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment  -Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment  -An explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment  -Information on the Hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated and that the vaccination will be offered free of charge  -Information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials  -An explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following the exposure incident  -An explanation of the signs and labels and/or color coding  -An opportunity for interactive questions and answers with the person conducting the training session     WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.) On or about Friday, October 31, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport), Jamaica, NY 11430    The employer failed to develop, implement and maintain in the workplace a written hazard communication for employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited too; NABC Concentrate and SunSwept for cleaning of contaminated restroom surfaces.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

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.) On or about Friday, October 31, 2014 at Terminal 5 (JFK Airport), Jamaica, NY 11430    The employer failed to provide effective information and training to employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited too; NABC Concentrate and SunSwept to while cleaning airport terminal restrooms     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19