Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(B): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica: a) Shrub Oak School, 3151 Stoney Street, Shrub Oak, NY - East Wing: On or about 1/25/24, the employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to crystalline silica when an employee used a small chipping hammer to demolish sections of a concrete wall without using respiratory protection. The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.