Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 030 Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace where respirators were required by the employer to be worn, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory program which met the requirements of (c)(1)(i) to (ix) of this section and specific to the workplace where the respiratory protection was required and in use: The condition was observed on or about October 19, 2010. The employer does not have a written respirator program with procedures, guidelines and training specific to Woodward Iodine Corporation hazards. Employees have potential exposures to chemicals including but not limited to 93% sulfuric acid, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and chlorine gas. 1. The only respirators observed had organic vapor cartridges which do not protect against any of the substances mentioned above. 2. Several employees had been wearing respirators without annual fit-testing. 3. Employees had been wearing respirators without a medical clearance. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the written respiratory protection program is completed. The method of abatement is to prepare and implement a written respiratory protection program, specific to the workplace, that complies with 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) to (ix).