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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) Prestige Marble and Granite - On or about October 26, 2023, employees were required to wear disposable, as well as elastomeric respirators, when dry cutting on marble and granite. The employer did not have an established written respiratory protection program, nor were there any worksite specific procedures implemented as required under paragraphs(c)(1)(i)-(ix). Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.