Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES

Section 5(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 employees were exposed to fire hazards: On or about September 8, 2010, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards associated with the dust collection system. Employees had not been provided job-specific training on the procedures to be followed in case of emergencies, including fires and explosions. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: Provide job-specific training on the hazards of the work environment and their behavior and procedures in case of emergencies, including fires, explosions, and hazardous materials releases in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2007 Edition, Section 10.4.2. IN THE ALTERNATIVE 29 CFR 1910.156(c)(1): The employer did not provide training and education commensurate with those duties and functions that fire brigade members are expected to perform. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.