Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL

21 VSA Title 23, Chapter 3, Sub-chapter5, Section 223 (a)(1) Of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to demolition dust containing hazardous chemicals. Feasible and resonable means of abatement is to: 1) complete a hazard assessment of the work place to determine what hazards are present. 2) make sure contractor was taking the steps necessary to safeguard the health and safety of employees. 3) no employees allowed in area where demolition operations are being performed and could adversely effect employees health,(ANZI Standard Ref.A10-6).4) suppress and minimize dust with wetting agents or sweeping compounds, long established in the demolition industry. Utilize efficient and effective dust collecting methods. Locate pollutant sources as far away as possible from supply ducts and areas occupied by workers. Supply and exhaust systems may have to be shut down or isolated during activity. Pressure differentials utilized to prevent contaminated air from entering clean areas. LOCATION: Thayer Building, North Street, Burlington VIOLATION: On April 1, 2011, CSHO noted the employer did not take necessary precautions to prevent the exposure of employees to hazardous dust from the demolition of a building adjacent to employees work area. The work area was in a construction zone.