Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv): (h)(3)(i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); (h)(3)(ii) The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; (h)(3)(iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, (h)(3)(iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) On or about May 23, 2023, maintenance employees with exposure to ProClean Boil Out containing sodium hydroxide had not received training for methods and observations used to detect the presence of the chemical in the work area, the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical and the measures to protect themselves from the hazards including emergency procedures, such as eye wash and emergency shower use to remove gross chemical contamination. Maintenance employees had exposure to the heated ProClean Boil Out chemical during machine servicing tasks associated with the Tree Wash machine. Health hazards associated with ProClean Boil Out include corrosivity that can result in chemical burns due to skin contact, eye contact and inhalation.