OSHA Inspection: T & B AUTO SERVICES

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. The program shall address and complete the elements described in this section including, but not limited to, the following: a) Develop a written hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility and methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals; b) Ensure labeling is maintained for each chemical container; c) Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace; d) Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their workplace on the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced in the employees' workplace. Employees shall be trained on the requirements of this section, operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the list of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets.  On or about April 26, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for hazardous materials and chemicals such as but not limited to, Prime PCX-45 Premier Gloss Clearcoat, exposing employees to various health hazards.