OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.  (a) On January 6, 2015 the inspection revealed that the employer had not verified that a workplace personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed. Located throughout the facility at 3700 Chemawa Road NE in Salem, OR.

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Feb 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   (a) On January 6, 2015 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury when transferring acid between containers without a face shield. Located in the science labs at Chemawa Indian School.

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On January 6, 2015 the inspection revealed that fire extinguishers were available for use and employees had not been trained either to exit the building immediately in the event of a fire or trained in the hazards of fighting a fire and use of the extinguisher.

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals:   (a) On January 6, 2015 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious hazards because the employer did not develop and implement a written Chemical Hygiene Plan. Laboratory chemicals were located in the chemical storage and prep rooms at Chemawa Indian School.

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1): The employer did not provide laboratory employees with information and training to ensure that they were apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area:   (a) On January 6, 2015 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury or negative health effects because they were not provided with the training required by this standard.

Issued

Jan 30, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

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; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) On January 6, 2014 the inspection revealed that employees had not been trained on the new GHS standard. Located throughout the facility at Chemawa Indian School.