Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Until the employer performs an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59 Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (l)(2)(ii)(C) of this section regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21 Safety training and education: 33 YORK AVENUE, NIANTIC, CT: On or about and at times prior to August 8, 2017, the employer, who was the General Contractor for a lead renovation project, did not ensure that employees of a subcontracted company had been trained regarding the activities at the site that could result in exposure to lead above the action level; the purpose, selection, use, and limitations of respirators; the purpose and description of a medical surveillance program; and the appropriate engineering and work practice controls associated with the project. As the General Contractor, the employer had general supervisory authority over the worksite and, as an EPA Certified Lead Renovator Firm, the employer was required to ensure that all employees participating in abatement activities have been trained.