OSHA Inspection: ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS

Issued

May 10, 2017

Abate by

Jun 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,432 Reduced

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 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Through location - On or about 4/27/17, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to, Chlorinated Cleaner (containing sodium hypochlorite, and sodium hydroxide), and Kayquat II (containing Alkyl dimethyl benzl ammonium chloride, and octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride).  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety Data Sheets; AND 3) Employee information and training will be met.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 10, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  a) Demo Carts - On or about 4/27/17, spray bottles of Chlorinated Cleaner and Kayquat II were not labeled with an appropriate hazard warning.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 10, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a) Throughout location - The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for Chlorinated Cleaner and Kayquat II.  ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 10, 2017

Abate by

Jun 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Painting Area - On or about 9/19/16, employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to, Mohawk Pre-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer (containing butyl acetate, acetone, and toluene), Mohawk Ultra Classic Toner (containing acetone, isobutyl acetate, ethanol, and toluene), and Kleen Strip lacquer thinner were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.    Employees shall be informed of the following:  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 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, Safety      Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED