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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Orion Industries, Ltd., 5492 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL- On October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that they had established and implemented an adequate, effective written respiratory protection program for all employees in their workplace that complied with all the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures, and which included updates as necessary to reflect changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. Employees performing abrasive blasting operations were provided and required to use 3M 8210 disposable particulate respirators with filtering face piece; Other employees performing tasks including parts cleaning, spray painting and powder coating at stations such as Booth/Oven # 577/377 and 512/312 were provided and required to use Sperian Series 2000 elastomeric half mask respirators with chemical cartridges and filters. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.