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

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: Employees were exposed to explosion haza rds while working with pyrotechnic (explosive) materials that may have become mo re shock, heat, and friction sensitive due to the use of sparking tools, unknown materials in the pyrotechnic formulation, uncontrolled environmental conditions within the bunker. Feasible means of abatement include obtaining a material saf ety data sheet (MSDS)for each shipment of pyrotechnic material or conducting lab oratory testing for sensitivity information. [Knowledge is their Written Standar d Operating Procedures D-02 Rev 2 & EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers "Safe ty and Health Requirement Manual"] 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall pr ovide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferr ed because it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When eliminat ion is not feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable le vels, using methods such as engineering or administrative controls, isolation, o r guarding, shall be promptly used. When these methods are inadequate to reach a cceptable levels, personal protective equipment shall be provided and used." Loc ation: Bunker A-21, Waikele Business Center