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construction workers (section 4.5); and special training for the use and handling of specific materials, e.g.,

compressed gases, organic peroxides, etc. (section 4.6).

Section 4.1 consolidates the requirements for general employee information and training on hazardous

chemicals in the workplace such as the location, availability and content of material safety data sheets

(MSDSs) for the chemicals and chemical products being used or stored, methods to detect the presence of

hazardous chemicals, personal protective measures, the details of the workplace hazard communications

program, etc.

Section 4.2 consolidates the requirements specific to chemical laboratory workers such as the location,

availability and details of the employer's Chemical Hygiene Plan; permissible exposure limits; signs and

symptoms of exposures; and the availability and location of chemical information sources and reference

materials, e.g., MSDSs.

Section 4.3 consolidates the requirements for respirator training as found at 29CFR1910.134, the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard, including the

requirement that each employee can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of respirators. This section also

covers the requirements for retraining employees on basic aspects of respirator use such as proper

respirator fit, respirator limits, how to inspect, clean, and store respirators, etc.

Section 4.4 covers training for highly hazardous chemicals including initial training, refresher training,

training documentation, contractor employee training, and training for process maintenance activities.

Section 4.5 consolidates the requirements for the training of construction workers who handle harmful

substances such as poisons, caustics, flammable liquids and gases, and other toxic substances. This

section also covers the training of employees required to enter enclosed or confined spaces.

Finally, section 4.6 consolidates the special training requirements for specific materials including

compressed and liquefied gases in portable cylinders; the storage of liquid and solid oxidizers and organic

peroxides; oxygen-fueled gas welding and cutting; OSHA regulated carcinogens; and 14 other specific

chemicals, e.g., acrylonitrile, beryllium, lead and methylene chloride.

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