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

29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees using tight fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. 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 demonstrating 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.