Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

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: On or about April 16, 2024, at location 5523 W Integrity Way, Appleton, Wisconsin: the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The employer required employees to wear respirators when sanding and painting metal shipping containers. All provisions of 29CFR 1910.134(c) through (o) must be covered in a respiratory protection program. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Selection of respirators for employees. 2. Medical evaluations for employees. 3. Fit testing. 4. Training and information. 5. Recordkeeping. MODS International Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1436166, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 5523 W Integrity Way Appleton, WI 54913.