OSHA Inspection: DIPIZIO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Feb 6, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a)  Job site, 5817 Transit Road, Clarence, NY - On or about 01/28/15, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to #2 Diesel HS which contain distillate, were not provided with information and training on Globally Harmonized System of Classification Chemicals (GHS) of hazardous materials that they work with.        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