Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017B Hazard:

Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) Throughout Facility - On or about 11/19/15, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to, Ashland Aropol 7241 T-15 Resin, FRP A 101 T-15, and Maxguard Virtual Yellow Gelcoat (all containing styrene), Polycor ANSI 61 Gray (containing methyl methacrylate and styrene), and Lupreox DDM-9 (containing methyl ethyl ketone peroxides, hexylene glycol, and MEK) were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. Employees shall be informed of: 1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Material Safety data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, MSDSs, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED