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

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: (A) the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B) specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C) specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; (D) the contents of this section; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: a) On or about October 23, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not train employees on the items listed in 29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i). Employees could not demonstrate knowledge of measures the employer has taken to protect them from exposure, the contents of the respirable crystalline silica standard, or the purpose and description of a medical surveillance program. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).