Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: (A) the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B) specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C) specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; (D) the contents of this section; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: (a) Reclaiming area: On or about February 11, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to respirable crystalline silica hazards by failing to provide employees with specific information and training relating to respirable crystalline silica as required by the standard.