OSHA Inspection: LIGHTHOUSE TRADES, INC.

Issued

Apr 30, 2019

Abate by

May 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,273 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a) On or about November 14, 2018 and at times prior for employees who wear 3M half facepiece respirators and Clemco supplied air blast hoods and are potentially exposed to respiratory hazards from hazardous fumes during abrasive blasting and cleanout in permit required confined spaces at 6115 Highway 8 South in Stanley, North Dakota.   Abatement Note:     A minimally acceptable respiratory protection program shall include all of the following requirements:     1.  Written standard operating procedures governing the selection and use of respirators shall be established.     2.  Only approved respirators shall be used.  Respirators shall be selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed.     3.  Respirators must be provided free-of-charge where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.     4.  Employers must provide (free-of-charge) a medical evaluation to determine    each employee's fitness to wear a respirator before initial use.     5.  Before initial respirator use, fit testing is required for all employees using negative or positive pressure tight-fitting respirators where such respirators are required by OSHA or where the employer requires the use of such a respirator.     6.  The user shall be instructed and trained in the proper use of respirators and their limitations.     7.  Surveillance of work area conditions and degree of employee exposure or stress shall be conducted.     8.  Employer must ensure the use of respirators where respirators are needed to protect the health of the employees.     9.  Respirators shall be regularly cleaned and disinfected to keep them in a sanitary condition.     10.  Respirators shall be stored in a clean and sanitary location to prevent damage and contamination.     11.  Respirators shall be inspected during cleaning and repaired when necessary.     12.  There shall be regular inspection and evaluation to determine the continued effectiveness of the program.     13.  Compressed breathing air must meet at least the requirements for Grade D breathing air.          14.  The employer must establish and retain medical evaluations and fit-testing records.