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

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator: The employer does not protect each employee required to wear a respirator by ensuring that employees could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator when required to be worn while fabricating countertops consisting of silica containing stone. This most recently occurred on or about October 7, 2020, at the location of 4100 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44134, in the fabrication department, the employer failed to train employees on the limitations of a LV, N95, negative pressure respirator used while fabricating countertops consisting of granite, marble and other silica containing stone. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.