Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300446630
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/14/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/1998 | $2,000.00 | 09/14/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/1998 | $3,500.00 | 09/14/1998 | 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 employment 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 excessive levels of heat stress while performing landscaping activities. a.6/24/98-Bayridge Apts.,Nashua,N.H.-Laborers were subjected to excessive levels of heat stress while performing landscaping operations without adequate training and exposure controls. Abatement Note: Heat exposures may result in the development of serious heat related illness such as heat stroke, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat syncopes, heat rash, and heat fatigue. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish provisions for a work/rest regiment so that exposure time to high temperatures is decreased and/or the work rate is decreased. Further abatement methods in developing an effective Heat Stress Program include but are not limited to the following: 1.Annual training program informing employees of the health effects associated with heat stress, symptoms of heat-induced illnesses, and prevention of heat-induced illnesses. 2.A provision to provide cool drinking water with individual cups. Alternatively, arrange with specific facilities to allow CLM Landscape employees to utilize on site facilities. 3.An acclimation program for new employees, and returning employees from absent periods of three or more days. The acclimation period should be a period consisting of at least three week. 4.Establish a screening program to identify health conditions aggravated by exposure to elevated levels of temperature. 5.Establish provisions for a cool rest area. Acceptable areas could be the air- conditioned cab of a vehicle, lobby area of an apartment complex, or restaurant.
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