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20 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 a workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee: 452 Individualized Residential Alternative (452 IRA) Operated by Maryhaven Center of Hope Inc. 452 Miller Place Road, Miller Place, NY 11764 a. On or about November 19, 2020 the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite -specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(C)(1)(i)-(ix). Employees provided direct care to suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents in a group home setting. The employer provided and required employees to wear surgical masks throughout their shifts when respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employees. The violation occurred on or about 11/19/2020 and after. Maryhaven Center of Hope, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.134 (c)(1) or its equivalent, which was contained in OSHA inspection 1473041 , citation number 1, item number 1, issued on 10/16/2020 and was affirmed as final order on 11/12/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 51 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776.