Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a. On or about January 31, 2018 through February 16, 2018, in the production and packaging rooms, employees were provided with and required to wear full and half face tight fitting air-purifying respirators for exposure to chemicals including organic vapors. The employer did not ensure that each employee was provided training on the proper use of respiratory protection prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace. The employer did not have a procedure in place to ensure that employees required to use respirators in the workplace were provided the necessary training prior to use.