Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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) A written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented by the employer to inform employees of the chemical hazards they are potentially exposed to while performing surface preparation work such as acid etching and blasting. The program is to cover at least the following information: 1) A description of labeling information on received containers, which are required to be labeled in accordance with HazCom 2012, including product identity, pictogram(s), hazard statement, signal word, and precautionary statement(s). 2) A description of any in-house labeling system used to convey required workplace label information; 3) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) availability; 4) A description of how training will be provided regarding the hazards of the chemicals in the work area to each new worker prior to being exposed to hazardous chemicals, and prior to introducing a new chemical hazard into the work area; 5) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 6) Methods to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks; 7) Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability, the labeling system, and any precautionary measures necessary to protect employees. This exposed employees to flammable liquids such as methanol, etching acids and other corrosives, blasting media and carbide dust.