Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: On or about February 23, 2017, employees were exposed to eye hazards when: a. the employer did not require the use of safety goggles or a face shield when mixing Ax-It Plus floor stripper with water for wax stripping. Ax-It Plus is corrosive. b. the employer did not require each employee to use glasses even though most of the chemicals on the PPE assessment required the use of glasses as a minimum. Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Quat Disinfectant Cleaner. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).