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

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: a) Facility-Wide - On or about May 9, 2018 and times prior thereto, the employer did not train and educate employees on the hazards related to storing acetylene compressed gas cylinders in an enclosed space, exposing employees to fire and explosion related injuries. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.