Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014B Hazard:

1910.134(c)(3) The employer shall designate a program administrator who is qualified by appropriate training or experience that is commensurate with the complexity of the program to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness. 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: a) On December 28, 2023, in the inside blasting building, outside blasting area, and Batch Building, respirators were stored inside the blasting area when not used and thus were subject to contamination from dust and toxic substances including lead, arsenic, cadmium and beryllium, and 1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC).