Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003D 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(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees were provided respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii) of the standard. 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. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee was required to wear an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator while performing air arcing to removal 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.