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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: East Bank Center L.L.C located at 6131 Park Ridge Road, Loves Park, IL 61111 On or about December 2, 2020 the employer did not establish and/or implement a written written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)- 1910.134(c)(i)(ix). The employer required employees to wear respirators throughout their shifts while exposed to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. Employees were required to wear N-95 respirators while performing the following tasks: administering medication to residents, orally or intravenously, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) care including bathing, feeding, dressing, sitting, standing, continence, and toileting. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).