Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii):The employer did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200), did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets, did not ensure hazard communication training on asbestos in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 as well as paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer did not provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects. a) On or about November 16, 2023, K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. did not provide employees with hazard communication training on asbestos, offering information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects of asbestos. During structural demolition of a building located at 2615 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085, the foreman was operating an excavator, holding a structural beam in the excavator's grapples, while two co-workers were using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut a structural beam that had been sprayed-on with fireproofing insulation which contained 15% chrysotile asbestos. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.