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29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: a) Blend Pro - 601 S. 10th St., Allentown, PA - Extruding Line - On or about June 26, 2024, employees working on the number 2 Kneader were required to wear half face elastomeric respirators while dumping powders containing crystalline silica into the hopper. Employees required to wear respiratory protection had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face, or that interfered with valve function. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.