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

Construction Reference: 1926.103 NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at � 1910.134 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: The employer did not select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the workers were exposed while manually scraping and power sanding old paint containing up to 23.08% lead, 0.0015 % arsenic and 0.0059% cadmium. a) Employees were provided and used 3M Model 8511 negative pressure filtering facepiece N-95 respirators that the manufacturer did not approve for protection against lead, arsenic and cadmium. b) Employees were provided and used 3M Series 6000 half mask respirators equipped with 3M model 6001 Organic Vapor cartridges with a P-95 pre-selector filter. Due to filter cartridge selection (i.e. not HEPA) the respirator did not adequately protect workers against airborne particulate matter.