Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014A Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition: (a)Hill Air Force Base, at 7290 Weiner Street, Hill Air Force Base, UT: On 3/3/11, Hill Air Force Base did not ensure that respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition. Employees painted generators and small parts in Building 843B1. The primer contained strontium chromate. The metal treatment contained cadmium. The process generated chromium (VI) aerosol. Wipe sampling was performed on a respirator following use and cleaning by the employee. Wipe sampling determined cadmium and chromium (VI) were present on the interior of the 3M model 7800 full face tight fitting air purifying respirator. The employer did not ensure that the cleaning procedure adequately removed cadmium and chromium (VI) contamination from the respirator interior. This condition exposed the employee to chromium (VI) and cadmium hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification