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

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter. a) On or about September 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who were required to use 3M air purifying half mask respirators, when conducting lacquer spraying operations, were fit tested prior to initial use. 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 demonstration 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