Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

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) On or about February 4, 2025, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program when respirators were necessary to protect the health of employees from hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, respirable crystalline silica. Employees in the production area conducting natural stone and engineered stone countertop polishing and grinding operations were exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust and were required to wear 3M Series 6000 half mask elastomeric facepiece respirators. All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134(d) through (m) must be contained in a written respiratory protection program for mandatory use of respirators. Key elements include, but are not limited to: 1) Procedures for selection of respirators 2) Medical evaluations for respirator use 3) Fit testing procedures 4) Procedures for proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respirators 5) Employee training 6) Procedures for regularly evaluating the respirator program No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.