Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 022 Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(3)(iii): The employer did not prohibit the removal of cadmium from protective clothing and equipment by blowing, shaking, or any other means that disperse cadmium into the air: (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/2/11, Hill Air Force Base did not prohibit the removal of cadmium from protective clothing and equipment by blowing or any other means that disperse cadmium into the air. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 220. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated cadmium dust. Employees utilized a compressed air "blow down" system to blow dust from their protective clothing prior to exiting the abrasive blasting booth. The employer's "blow down" system did not have adequate floor exhaust ventilation, and as a result the method did not prevent the dispersion of cadmium dust into the air. This condition exposed employees to a cadmium hazard. (b)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/3/11, Hill Air Force Base did not prohibit the removal of cadmium from protective clothing and equipment by blowing or any other means that disperse cadmium into the air. Employees abrasively blasted aircraft parts in Building 507J4. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated cadmium dust. Employees utilized a compressed air "blow down" system to blow dust from their protective clothing prior to exiting the abrasive blasting booth. The employer's "blow down" system did not have floor exhaust ventilation, and as a result the method did not prevent the dispersion of cadmium dust into the air. This condition exposed employees to a cadmium hazard. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification