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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter. West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC located at 311 Edgewater Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108: On or about July 28, 2021 the employer did not provide a fit-test to all employees required to wear respirators. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators (Model VENUS CN95+) to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected positive COVID-19 residents and performing tasks such as, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, maintaining continence, inserting and maintaining IV's, and conducting assessments for residents. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d).