Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

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) A written respiratory protection program was not established and implemented for required respirator use. Employees were provided and used 3M half face elastomeric respirators during acid etching and shot blasting. The Program is to cover at least the following information (as applicable): 1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the work place; 2) Medical evaluation of employees required to use respirators; 3) Fit testing procedures for tight fitting respirators; 4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; 5) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; 6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators; 7) Training employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations; 8) Training employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and 9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.