OSHA Inspection: ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL

Issued

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1001(j)(7)(iv):The employer shall also provide, at no cost to employees who perform housekeeping operations in an area which contains ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which shall at a minimum contain the following elements: health effects of asbestos, locations of ACM and PACM in the building/facility, recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration, requirements in this standard relating to housekeeping, and proper response to fiber release episodes, to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present. Each such employee shall be so trained at least once a year.  a) On or about August 4, 2025, the employer did not ensure all employees were provided asbestos awareness training before being allowed to perform cleaning and maintenance duties in rooms where ACM is present such as, but not limited to, the science room.

Issued

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:  a) On or about August 4, 2025, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, asbestos (asbestosis, mesothelioma).

Issued

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1001(j)(5)(i):Labeling. Labels shall be affixed to all raw materials, mixtures, scrap, waste, debris, and other products containing asbestos fibers, or to their containers. When a building owner or employer identifies previously installed ACM and/or PACM, labels or signs shall be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain ACM and/or PACM. The employer shall attach such labels in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Signs required by paragraph (j) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain the information required for labeling.  a) On or about August 4, 2025, the employer did not ensure the asbestos containing material (ACM) identified in the 2021 asbestos survey of the site was labelled in areas where employees perform work.