Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. a) At the facility, East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 134 Great East Neck Rd., West Babylon, NY. The employer provided and required the environmental staff whose duties include housekeeping and maintenance to wear N95 respirators to protect them when exposed to suspected and /or confirmed COVID-19 positive patients. The employer failed to provide a fit test for employees prior to initial use of the respirator. Violation occurred on or about 5/14/2020, and thereafter. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19