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29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of respirable crystalline silica hazards and controls: Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 2/12/19, and times prior to, employees wet and dry polishing, used compressed air to clean silica dust and granite counter tops that contains 20%-50% silica. Information and training under the new globally harmonized system (GHS) such as, but not limited to task in the workplace that generate respirable silica dust hazards, measures used to protect employees from exposures to respirable crystalline silica hazards, work practice controls, respirators, medical surveillance program (Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects), and engineering controls. b) Atlanta Kitchen Inc., Decatur, GA - On or about 2/12/19, and times prior to, employees were using compressed air to clean clothing, equipment, and machinery from dry granite dust containing silica and the compressed air was not used in conjunction with a ventilation system that effectively captures the dust cloud created by the compressed air. NOTE: This training should include machine operators, maintenance employees and polishers. Employees did not demonstrate knowledge of the hazards and health effects of silica. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).