OSHA Inspection: US DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Issued

Aug 22, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (h)(3) 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) Four transportation security officers who were exposed to hazardous chemicals (e.g., isopropyl alcohol, colormetric field test kits) while performing duties at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport were determined not to be provided information and training concerning the following:    INFORMATION    * Location and availability of the written hazard communication program    TRAINING    * The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the material safety data sheet/safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use this hazard information    * As of 7/31/18, employees had not been trained on the new chemical container label elements and the new format and types of information on each section of safety data sheets (SDSs) with respect to revisions to the standard in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED