Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1910.1025 to use a respirator. On or about August 17, 2018, and at times prior thereto, for employees required to wear respirators during tasks such as cleaning the shooting range floors. The employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program to include items such as the following: a) Ensuring employees were medically cleared to wear a respirator. b) Ensuring respirators were stored to protect against contamination. c) Prohibiting facial hair to ensure a good respirator to face seal. d)Training on proper use and care of respirators . These conditions exposed employees to inhalation hazards associated with Lead contaminated air.