Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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) On or about September 28th, 2022, at the worksite, employees who performed duties such as glass blowing, filling and calibration were working with mercury in open area. Employees wore N95 filtering face-piece respirators to protect against mercury fumes/vapors. The employer had not developed or implemented a respiratory protection program. (b) On or about 1/31/23 at the worksite employee performing etching using Hydrofluoric Acid wore a full-face elastomeric respirator to protect from Hydrofluoric Acid vapors. The employer had not developed or implemented a respiratory protection program. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.