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29 CFR 1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: Standard Technologies, LLC located at 2641 Hayes Avenue in Fremont, Ohio 43420: On or about March 10, 2022 the employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear tight-fitting full-face elastomeric respirators. Employees engaged in electrostatic powder coating operations were required to wear 3M elastomeric full facepiece respirators equipped with organic vapor cartridges. Employees were exposed to particulates not otherwise regulated (total and respirable) and carbon black at eight-hour time weighted averages above the permissible exposure limits (PEL). Hazards associated with exposures to particulates not otherwise regulated and carbon black above the PEL include: irritation to the eyes, skin, throat, and upper respiratory system, decreased pulmonary function and myocardial dystrophy.