Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006F Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: The employer does not protect employees from chemical hazards by training employees on chemicals in their work area, such as acetone and respirable crystalline silica used to fabricate stone countertop. This most recently occurred on or about October 7, 2020, at the location of 4100 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134, in the fabrication department, the employer failed to effectively train employees on the hazards of chemicals in their work areas. Employees worked with various chemicals, including, but not limited to respirable crystalline silica, a carcinogen, generated while fabricating end products consisting of granite, marble and other silica containing stone. 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. The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.