Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: The employer does not provide a written respiratory protection program with required worksite specific procedures and elements for required respirator use. This violation was observed on or about December 8, 2014, where employees spray flammable paints daily, abrasive blast using silica sand and metal beads and metalize using zinc. Employees are exposed to the hazards associated with chemicals. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure employees receive effective training in hazard communication. Alfa Laval, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 242695, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 7, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 321 Foster Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191.