OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN POOL SUPPLY INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $0 Reduced

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) Facility - On or about 6/1/23 , the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee(s) who worked with and were exposed to materials such as, but not limited to Crystal Aqua Chlorinating Solution (containing sodium hypochlorite) and Crystal Aqua Algaecide (containing alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and dialkyl methyl benzyl ammonium chloride).  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 hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a)  Facility - On or about 6/1/23, the employer did not obtain and maintain a copy of the SDS for Crystal Aqua Chlorinating Solution (containing sodium hypochlorite) and Crystal Aqua Algaecide (containing alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and dialkyl methyl benzyl ammonium chloride).   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 15, 2023

Abate by

Oct 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  a) Facility - On or about 6/1/23, employees work with and are exposed to materials such as, but not limited to Crystal Aqua Chlorinating Solution (containing sodium hypochlorite) and Crystal Aqua Algaecide (containing alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride and dialkyl methyl benzyl ammonium chloride).  Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.  Employees shall be informed of the following:  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