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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: Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center located at 3470 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, Illinois: On or about November 18, 2020 through December 29, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-1910.134(c)(i)(ix). The employer required employees to wear KN95 filtering facepiece respirators throughout their shifts, while employees were performing duties such as administering medication to residents, orally or intravenously, assisting with bathing, feeding, or dressing, on suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 residents. Abatement documentation is required in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).