Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii): At a worksite located at 1000 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin MO: Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards. This was demonstrated on July 17, 2019 when an industrial hygiene survey showed employees were potentially being over exposed to airborne contaminants in the form of fiberglass dust. The employer failed to ensure the effective training had taken place with employees as part of their respiratory protection program. a) An employee in Case Fargo did not seem to understand why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. This was demonstrated when the employee had modified their respirator due to an uncomfortable fit. b) An employee in Trim and Drill did not seem to understand how to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator. This was demonstrated when the employee wore the respirator with only one of the straps which would affect the seal of the respirator. In addition another employee had a full beard while wearing a respirator which can compromise the seals resulting in over exposure. c) Employees in both Plant #1 and Plant #2 did not seem to understand what the procedures were for maintenance and storage of the respirator. This was demonstrated when respirators were observed out on workstations exposed to airborne contaminants.