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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators: Omni Manor, Inc. dba Windsor House at Canfield located at 6445 State Route 446, Canfield, Ohio: On or about July 28, 2020, the employer did not provide employees with effective training on why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator, the limitations and capabilities of the respirator, how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions, how to inspect and use the respirator, what the procedures are for maintenance of the respirator, how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators, and the general requirements of this section. The employer required employees to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing care to suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents.