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

29 CFR 1910.134(k): Training and information. This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive, understandable, and recur annually, and more often if necessary. This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wear respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so. a) 45 East 45th street, New York, NY: The employer did not provide comprehensive training for employees refinishing bathtubs using a full face MSA tight fitting elastomeric face piece with chemical cartridges. Employees use Rock Miracle Paint & Varnish remover containing 88% methylene chloride. Condition was noted on or about 12/17/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.