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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): This paragraph requires the employer to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators. The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following: (i) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; (ii) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; (iii) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; (iv) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; (v) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; (vi) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of the respirators; and (vii) The general requirements of this section a. On or about May 27, 2015, in the Zorba area, two employees were exposed to cadmium at 1.2-1.6 times the permissible exposure limit and one employee exposed to lead at 1.3 times the permissible exposure limit and were provided N95 dust masks. The employer did not ensure that each employee was provided with the required training.