OSHA Inspection: TORRINGTON LIBRARY

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1782.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

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:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer did not have a written certification which verified that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed when employees used chemicals such as, but not limited to Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, and required chemical goggles and chemical gloves when working with the chemical.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1430

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:   FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each employee use appropriate eye or face protection such as, but not limited to safety goggles, when working with Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer did not select hand protection relative to the task being performed. Employees were provided latex examination gloves, when a chemical glove is required when working with Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1782.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer failed to provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when employees worked with Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1782.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1430

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:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer failed to develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program when employees were required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer did not train employees on the personal protective equipment, such as, but not limited to safety goggles needed when working with Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.

Issued

2016-09-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1430

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  FACILITY  On, or about, July 15, 2016, the employer did not provide training on the new GHS 2012 safety data sheets and how employees can obtain the use of appropriate hazard information when employees worked with Cherri-O, Mild Low Acid Bowl Cleaner, a corrosive cleaner that contained up to 9.5% hydrogen chloride, whose pH was less than 1.0.