OSHA Inspection: NEW FLOOR COVERINGS, INC.

Issued

2017-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.  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:  a) On August 28, 2017, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirements for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;  2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to crystalline silica and Portland cement.