OSHA Inspection: VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation or identified by a sign indicating its actual use:  a) In the laundry receiving area a door in route to the actual exit could easily be mistaken for an exit because it was obvious that it leads outside. This door is keep locked for security reasons and not marked as "Not an Exit".

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Pot and Pan washing area of kitchen, impact goggles and safety glasses were provide where chemical goggle were required to protect employee from chemicals.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  a) Utility rooms, Written procedures were not being followed.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  (a) Boiler room, locks were not being used in accordance with OSHA standards or the VA Hospital written procedures. Though interviews it was apparent to the CSHO that the Authorized Employees did not understand how LOTO should be applied.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew:  a) Utility Rooms, personnel locks were not used to secure the key for group locks on a system.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): During shift or personnel changes, specific procedures were not utilized to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout devices between off-going and oncoming:   (a) Utility room, Proper procedures were not followed during shift change, more than one key per lock existed and in some cases each shift leader had a key or the key was passed from person to person.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the work place:  a) SDS binder in Hospital kitchen dishwashing area did not have an inventory of chemicals used in the workplace.

Issued

2017-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.58: 29 CFR 1960.58:  The Agency did not provide training for collateral duty safety and health personnel including all members of certified occupational safety and health committees commensurate with the scope of their assigned responsibilities:  a) Safety department personnel and hospital supervisors responsible for OSHA recordkeeping were not trained in how to evaluate and determine what was or was not a recordable case.