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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine each employees ability to use a respirator before requiring the use. The employer required employees to wear respirators while providing care to suspect and confirmed positive COVID-19 residents, on or about December 1, 2020. Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. Abatement certification and documentation required.