Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): On or about February 23, 2017, employees were exposed to eye and hand injuries, slips and falls, and chemical absorption through the skin when: a. the employer had not assessed the hazards and selected the appropriate PPE to use when manually mixing Ax-It Plus floor stripper with water b. the employer had not assessed the hazards and selected the appropriate PPE to use when applying the diluted Ax-It stripper to the floor c. the employer had not assessed the hazards and selected the appropriate PPE to use when buffing the diluted Ax-It stripper with scrubbing machines d. the employer had not assessed the hazards and selected the appropriate PPE to use when walking on the slippery Ax-It stripper while working on the floors. The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 832421, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/5/2013, with respect to a workplace located at100 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI. 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.