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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103) The employer does not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting face piece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. This violation occurred on or about August 19, 2012, at the Watco Mechanical Services interior blast building where employees were exposed to inhalation hazards when required to wear a 3M 8210 filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) while performing demolition activities where a respirator fit test was not provided. Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees using a tight-fitting face piece respirator are fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.