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

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. a) On or about March 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Employees were required to use a HDX-N95 to dry cut stucco containing up to 10% respirable crystalline silica. 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.