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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) Plating, Wastewater Treatment and Polishing Areas- On or about February 1, 2016, the employer did not establish a written respiratory protection program for employees required to use respiratory protection that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix), as applicable. The written respiratory protection program for the facility was established only for voluntary users. The employer required employees performing certain job tasks in the Plating, Stripping and Wastewater Treatment areas to wear North 7700 Series half-mask and North 7600 Series full-face respirators, each equipped with North 75SCP100 combination gas and vapor cartridges. The employer also required employees to wear 3M 8210 or 8210V N95 dust masks. The employer's requirement to use respiratory protection was outlined in their personal protective equipment hazard assessment as well as through posted signs, but was not outlined in the facility's written respiratory protection program. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.