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JflBfclVED Cv r - 2 9 1992 U.S. Department of Labor Allentown Ar=a Office 350 Worth 5th Street Allentown, CA IBiOB Occupational Safety and Health Administration Reply to the attention 0": Area Director October S' CERTAINTEED CORPQRATI ON Attn: Safety S>; Health Department 0. Bom BfeO Valiev Forge- PA IR'hBE PE: OSHA Refer-a 1 No, 9v1056655 Dear Sir or Madam: On October 14, lq9, tne Occupational Safety and Health Administration (j'SHA: received a. referral from the State of Washington. Division of Industrial Safety and Health, regarding occupational safety and health nazaros involving vour worksite in Valley Forge, PA. The specific "atare of the alleged hazards is as follows: Asbestos cement- pipe adaptors manufactured by Cert-ainteed and sold in the State of Washington are not provided an asbestos warning label on either the adaptor itself or the cardboard container in which the adapters are marketed. It is noted that the use oh these adapters and associated asbestos containing cement pipe may result in exposure to airborne asbestos during conditions of use. Asbestos labeling and Hazard Communication Standard labeling requirements are not being met. We have not- determined whether the hazards, as indicated, exist at your workplace: and we do not intend to conduct- an inspection at- this time. However, since allegations of violations have been made, you are requested to investigate the alleged conditions and make any necessary corrections or modifications. Within 30 days oh your receipt- of this letter, please advise me in writing o" the results of your investigation. F'iease provide any supporting documentation of vour findings, including any applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs which you believe would De helpful, as well as a description of any corrective action you have CTD033441 taken or are in tne prices? of taking, including photographs of the rocected condition. "he `-tate c" Washington has been advised of this preliminary -esponse to this alleged razed and has been furr.isred a copy of this let T h i s Letts'" ,= .-,Cr a citation :r a notification o'" cooppcsed penalty which scco'dino to tne OSH Act. mav de issued only after an :inspection investigation me workc.ace. If we do not receive a ponse com i ou within no calendar days indicating that appropriate action has teen taken or thac no nacard exists and why, ar inspection mav be conducted. Please nets, however, that QSHA selects fo_ inspection a random sample of cases where we have received letters m which employers have indicated sat 1sfa,etcry corrective action, "his policy has been established to ensure that employers have actually taken me action asserted in their letters. Finally, any action taken by you in this matter will not automatically remove your workplace from the possibility of an unannounced inspection by duly authorized representatives of QSHA in accordance with routine scheduling procedures currently in effect. In addition to its function of inspecting workplaces, the OSh'A Area Office Kas been expanded to become a full service resource center, offering a wide range of safety and health related services in response to the needs of the working public, both employers and employees. These services include training and education, consultation, voluntary compliance programs and assistance in correcting hazards. You are requested to post a copv of this letter and your response to it wners ir will be readily accessible for review by all your employees. It via have an. questions concerning this matter, please contacr the Cee Office ar the address in the letterhead. Your personal support and interest in the safety and health of your employees is appreciated. yp-y truly /ours, LEONARD J. RENNER Compliance F'rog'am Manager CTD033442 CTD033439