Reference no: EM133369263
Assignment:
Based on the Citation and Notification of Penalty letter you received, provide a doc that summarizes at least five actions you take as soon as possible after you reviewed the letter. For each of the actions, you must state the following:
- The exact action,
- Why do you believe the action is required for the citations and penalties,
- How you believe the action will assist in responding to the citations and penalties, and
- Resources you would use to accomplish the action.
Must support your actions with reliable sources.
Citations:
Citation 1, item 2 - A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use. Proposed penalty: $4900. Abatement date requirement: 09/28/15.
Citation 1, item 3 - At least three (3) employees who were required to use respiratory protection while working in the frame assembly area were not provided a medical evaluation. Proposed penalty: $3500. Abatement date requirement: 09/28/15.
Citation 1, item 4a-4b - No fit testing was done for employees who were overexposed to lead and who are required to wear respirators while working in the frame assembly area. Two employees, who wore half mask 3M respirators, had beards which interfered with the face seal. Proposed penalty: $4900. Abatement date requirement: 09/28/15.
Citation 1, item 5 - At least three (3) employees who were required to use respiratory protection while working in the frame assembly area were not trained in the use of respirators. Proposed penalty: $4900. Abatement date requirement: 09/28/15.
Citation 1, item 7 - The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled with legible markings. Proposed penalty: $3000. Abatement date requirement: 09/28/15.