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

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica: a) Shrub Oak School, 3151 Stoney Street, Shrub Oak, NY - 2nd Floor - East Wing: On or about 7/24/24 to 9/30/24, the employer did not ensure that employees could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica when employees drilled and cut through concrete block walls using a rotary hammer drill and a concrete cutting saw to create doorways and other openings without using engineering controls . 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.