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

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 February 2, 2022 employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, fumes and dust of metals such as chromium-nickel alloyed stainless steel, and the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program. ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning; 2. Safety Data Sheets; 3. Employee information and training. 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, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of safety data sheets, must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.