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

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function. a) On or about March 14, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the employees required to use a HDX N-95 respirator did not have facial hair that interfered with the seal between the facepiece and the face. 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.