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

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) Fabrication area - On or about January 18, 2024, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program including the provisions required by this section in an area that necessitated the mandatory use of respirators due to documented overexposures of respirable crystalline silica. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.