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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 2/12/19 , and times prior to, employees dry polishing granite counter tops were provided and required to wear tight fitting half mask respirators for protection against silica dust. A medical evaluation was not performed prior to requiring employees to wear the respirators. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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.