Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): The employer does not ensure safety data sheets (SDS) are readily available to all employees. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, weld and grind aluminum, carbon and stainless steel, abrasive blast and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with chemicals. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the Safety Data Sheets are readily accessible to all employees.