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

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: (d)(1)(i): Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; (d)(1)(ii): Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and, (d)(1)(iii): Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee. (a) On or about 02/06/2024, the employer did not adequately assess the workplace for hazards, through implementation as required by elements d(1)(i)-d(1)(iii) with regards to hazards present, and by determining the appropriate PPE such as tight sealing safety googles for employees on the production floor producing chemicals that can splash or spill such as but not limited the manufacturing of apple cider vinegar and liquid dishwashing soap.