Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: On or about March 28th, 2023 the employer has not developed and implemented effective information and training of the hazardous chemicals for employees working on the green bean production line exposed to 2-butoxylethanol, tetrasodium, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and sodium hypochlorite in the ChemStation 20004 degreaser and ChemStation 30299 foaming chlorinated cleaner detergent and degreaser for the green bean production line. Information and trainings should cover the written hazard communication program including but not limited to health hazards associated with the chemicals, in this scenario specific injuries/illnesses that could occur include: skin irritation or burning, eye irritation or damage, and harmful if inhaled or swallowed employees need to be aware of proper measures to protect themselves from harmful exposures.