Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall: Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: a) On or about December 20, 2018, employees were exposed to burn hazards while working around molten salt with temperatures of approximately 600 to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees wore plastic face masks and plastic safety glasses. Both of these items provide limited protection at high temperatures. Employees were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment to protect from burns to the face and body. A hazard assessment was not performed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment was provided to and worn by employees. b) On or about December 20, 2018 through March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical and arc flash hazards while performing live electrical work. A hazard assessment for arc flash was not performed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment was provided to and worn by employees. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).