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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a)Colorado Rubber Supply at 4725 Leyden St. Unit A, Denver, CO 80216: On and before 1/30/14, the employer did not ensure a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented in the workplace when the use of respirators were required. The employer required the employees to wear a 3M half-mask elastomeric respirator affixed with 2097 particulate filters when operating the vulcanizer or on job sites when necessary to meet onsite requirements by clients. Operating the vulcanizer exposes employees to vulcanized rubber which contains butadiene and trichloroethylene. Trichloroethylene is used to clean rubber belting prior to being bonded to rubber cleats. This may expose employees to respiratory system hazards such as but not limited to upper respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system depression from breathing decomposition products. These decomposition products are listed on the on the products safety data sheet and include carbon monoxide, carbon oxides, phosgene and halogenated compounds. Abatement Note: The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134 as applicable: (1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; (2) Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; (3) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; (4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;