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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(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that respirators worn by employees were maintained in a sanitary condition, without lead contamination. a) On March 29, 2017, a wipe sample obtained from the inside of an employee's MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirator equipped with GME-P100 cartridges resulted in a concentration of 59.34 micrograms of lead. On or about March 15, 2017 the employee wore this respirator while performing torch burning and air arcing operations on lead-coated steel structures. 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.