OSHA Inspection: SPECTRUM HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2022-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $9426.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employees or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures:  On or about August 3, 2021 the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix). Respirators were necessary to protect the health of employees involved in the direct care and supervision of COVID-19 positive or suspected COVID-19 positive clients.  ABATEMENT NOTE:   A respirator program shall include the following elements:     -Procedures for selecting respirators  -Medical evaluations for employees required to use respirators  -Procedures for fit testing tight fitting respirators  -Procedures for proper use of respirators  -Procedures and schedules for cleaning, storing, inspecting, and maintaining respirators  -Training of employees about respiratory hazards in the work place  -Training on proper use of respirators  -Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program

Issued

2022-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  Spectrum Healthcare Systems at: 30 Institute Road North Grafton, MA 01536  Girls Detention Unit: On or about  August 1, 2021 the employer had not verified, through a written certification, that an assessment to determine if hazards such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were present that necessitated the use of PPE, such as gowns, body suits, face shields and gloves, in order to protect employees examining, supervising and/or caring for presumed or confirmed COVID-19 positive clients.