Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (a) On or about March 5, 2019, and at times prior, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures, such as but not limited to the following chemicals: PB Penetrating Catalyst, leche, Portland cement, Quikcrete, hydraulic fluids, oils and lubricants. This exposed employees to the physical and chemical hazards of chemicals including solvents which may result in an increased flammable hazards and serious eye and skin irritation. The Written program should include descriptions of the criteria for: 1. Labeling and other forms of warning, 2. Safety Data Sheets, and 3. Employee information and training. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be complied. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the to inform contractors of workplace hazards must be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. Coronado Stone Product was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1088592, citation number 1, item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/03/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 59 Franklin Street, Westfield, NY 14787. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")