OSHA Inspection: DIP HOSPITALITY LLC

Issued

Jul 18, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $4,434

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:  a)  On or about 8/17/17, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Employees in the hotel use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Spic & Span Disinfecting All-Purpose Spray & Glass Cleaner (contains hazardous chemicals such as ethanol and 2-aminoethanol), Comet Cleaner With Bleach (contains hazardous chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide), and Mr. Clean Finished Floor Cleaner (contains a hazardous chemical such as alcohol ethoxylates).   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 hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED  DIP Hospitality was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1255985, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/13/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 901 Dick Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

Issued

Jul 18, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

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) On or about 8/17/17, employees were not provided with effective information on hazardous chemicals in their work area.  Employees in the hotel use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Spic & Span Disinfecting All-Purpose Spray & Glass Cleaner (contains hazardous chemicals such as ethanol and 2-aminoethanol), Comet Cleaner With Bleach (contains hazardous chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide), and Mr. Clean Finished Floor Cleaner (contains a hazardous chemical such as alcohol ethoxylates).    Employees shall be informed of:   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  DIP Hospitality LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1255985, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/13/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 901 Dick Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

Issued

Jul 18, 2018

Abate by

Aug 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)  On or about 8/17/17, employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication system including an explanation of the labeling system and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Hazardous chemicals used included , but were not limited to, Spic & Span Disinfecting All-Purpose Spray & Glass Cleaner (contains hazardous chemicals such as ethanol and 2-aminoethanol), Comet Cleaner With Bleach (contains hazardous chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide), and Mr. Clean Finished Floor Cleaner (contains a hazardous chemical such as alcohol ethoxylates).   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED  DIP Hospitality LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1255985, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on 11/13/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 901 Dick Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225.