Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(ii): In classifying the hazards of lead at least the following hazards are to be addressed: Reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from toxic lead hazards by providing information classifying the hazards of lead, including reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. This was most recently documented on or about July 27, 2016, when the employer failed to demonstrate that this information was included in Hazard Communication training of employees. Employees are exposed to lead in the following areas: (1) In the employee restroom, on the sink faucet and handles, lead was present at 2016.3000 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample. In the employee restroom, on the light switch, lead was present at 71.2920 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample. (2) On a table in the range lobby, lead was present at 104.5000 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample. (3)On the counter inside the range attendant's booth, lead was present at 48.5030 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample. (4) On the kitchen counter, in front of the coffee maker and dish drying rack, lead was present at 13.7390 micrograms in a 100 square centimeter sample. Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.