OSHA Inspection: FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,908 · Current $5,345 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for employees who were required to wear ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard and dermatologic injuries.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees who were required to wear ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT).  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not provide respirator fit testing to employees who were required to wear ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not ensure that ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses required to be worn by employees were not disinfected, thus exposing employees to dermatologic injuries.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses were not stored properly in that they were suspended by their webbing/headbands, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not provide respirator training to employees required to wear ISI self-contained breathing apparatuses that included, but not limited to appropriate cleaning/disinfecting instructions and proper storage, thus exposing employees to a respiratory hazard and dermatologic injuries.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Dec 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition.  a). Cabin Safety Department - On or about and times prior to August 18, 2016, the employer did not inspect the wildland turnout gear (coat and pants) to ensure that it was maintained in a reliable condition, thus exposing employees to burn injuries.