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NOTE: Construction Reference: 1926.103 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(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both: Note: If only a high-temperature alarm is used, the air supply should be monitored to prevent carbon monoxide in the breathing air to exceed 10 ppm. a) On July 18, 2017, the employer did not use a properly calibrated Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector to monitor the breathing air quality and alert to the presence of CO in excess of 10 parts per million (PPM) in the air supplied to Clemco Apollo 600 Series Supplied Air Respirators (SAR) used by employees during sandblasting activities. The BW Technologies Gas Alert Clip Model GA-24XT-M CO detectors used by the employer were calibrated to alert at 35 ppm and were not a manufacturer-approved accessory for use with the Clemco SARs. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).