Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) Paint Department: On or about June 15, 2023, and continuing thereafter, the painters and other workers who assisted or prepared for painting were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, elastomeric half-mask and full-face respirators to protect against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide fit tests to the employees before usage was required. b) Carpentry Department: On or about July 5, 2023 and continuing thereafter, the workers were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators, to protects against solvents and dusts. The employer did not provide fit tests to the employees before usage was required.