OSHA Inspection: CITY MAINTENANCE GROUP LLC

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 with the job title of laborer who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, acetylene; on or about 5/12/15.      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 the             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, Material             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

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 30, 2015

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, acetylene were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical ; on or about 5/12/15.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.