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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter: Employees who were exposed to lead in the workplace and were required to wear 3M 6200, 3M 6300 or Drager X-plore 3300 tight fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested at the intervals required by this standard in that: (a) Employees were not provided fit testing prior to initial assignment to wear a respirator in the workplace where they were exposed to lead above the OSHA PEL. (b) Employees were not provided fit testing at least annually when required to wear a respirator in the workplace where they were exposed to lead above the OSHA PEL. 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. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.