Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 030B Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight- fitting facepiece respirator pass a qualitative fit test (QLFT) or a quantitativ e fit test (QNFT) that meets the guidelines contained in Appendix A of the standard: The employer does not en sure employee(s) who are required to use half-face respirators are clean shaven. Paragraph nine of mandatory Appendix A of the standard prohibits fit tests on t hose employee(s) with facial hair. The employer allowed four respirator users wi th facial hair to be fit tested and use respiratory protection in the refinery. This violation was documented on or about September 22, 2010. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employ er must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are not being ex posed to the hazard of inhaling airborne contaminants.