Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ix): The written respiratory protection program did not contain procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program: a) For the Chlorine containing Processes - On or about March 11, 2015, the employer failed to establish and implement procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respiratory protection program, covering employees potentially exposed above the airborne ceiling limit for chlorine. b) For the Sulfur Dioxide containing Processes - On or about March 11, 2015, the employer failed to establish and implement procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respiratory protection program for employees exposed to sulfur dioxide gas. 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, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.