Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106875032
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/02/1994 I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 11/21/1994
Final Order: 08/24/1995
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/24/1995 | $4,500.00 | 11/02/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/1994 | $5,000.00 | 11/02/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of heat stress: a)Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ: On or about Wednesday, June 15, 1994, Ten employees were exposed to heat stress and one employee suffered heat stroke during asphalt paving operations on the above mentioned road. Effects of exposure to high temperatures include: Confusion, Nausea, cramps, irrational behavior, vertigo, fainting, convulsions, and death. Note:The National Weather Service recorded temperature levels ranging from 93oF to 86oF between 12:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. and relative humidity levels ranging from 42.4to 59between 12:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are: A.Implement a Heat Stress Management Program which can incoude the following 1.Monitoring predicted weather conditions (i.e. expected heat waves, etc.) 2.Administrative Controls: a)Schedule work activities during non-peak heat hours. b)Schedule work activities to allow fro employees to become acclimatized to high heat conditions. c)Follow American Conference of Governmentl Industrial Hygienist's (ACGIH) recommendations for work-rest regimens. 3.Training: a)Provide a training program to employees and supervisors on heat stress. b)The program should include the following: 1.Sources of heat transfer (i.e. metabolism, radiation, convection and heat balance). 2.Physiological responses (i.e. heart rate, body temperature, sweating, acclimation, and work practices). 3.Recognization of signs and symptoms of heat induced illness and first aid procedures. 4.Means of preventing heat induced illnesses (i.e. rest breaks, increased water intake, salting of foods, etc.) 4. Establish a medical surveillance program to screen and identify workers who are incapable of heat acclimatization or have precluding medical conditions. This should be done prior to an employee's initial exposure to heat stress conditions. or B.Establish your own heat stress management program and have an expert review this program in order to determine its adequateness and effectiveness. C.Establish a heat stress management program based on ACGIH and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines.
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