Construction

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2005

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Consolidated Requirements12, 65, 66

4.5.4.2 assure that each contract employee is instructed in the

29CFR1910.119(h)(3)(ii)

known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards

related to his/her job and the process, and the applicable

provisions of the emergency action plan, and

4.5.4.3 document that each contract employee has received and

29CFR1910.119(h)(3)(iii)

understood the training required by this paragraph. The

contract employer shall prepare a record, which contains

the identity of the contract employee, the date of

training, and the means used to verify that the employee

understood the training.

4.5.5

Training for process maintenance activities - The employer shall

29CFR1910.119(j)(3)

train each employee involved in maintaining the on-going

integrity of process equipment in an overview of that process

and its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the

employee's job tasks to assure that the employee can perform the

job tasks in a safe manner.

29CFR1926.21

4.6 Construction

The employer67 shall instruct each employee in the recognition

4.6.1

29CFR1926.21(b)(2)

and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations

applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any

hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

4.6.2

Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other

29CFR1926.21(b)(3)

harmful substances shall be instructed regarding their safe

handling and use, and be made aware of the potential hazards,

personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required to

safely handle or use harmful substances.

4.6.3

Employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases,

29CFR1926.21(b)(5)

or toxic materials shall be instructed in the safe handling and use

of these materials and made aware of the specific requirements

contained in Subparts D, F, and other applicable subparts of

29CFR1926.

4.6.4

All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces

29CFR1926.21(b)(6)(i)

shall be instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the

necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective

and emergency equipment required. The employer shall comply

with any specific regulations that apply to work in dangerous or

potentially dangerous areas.

Employers should avail themselves of the safety and health training programs provided by the Secretary of Labor.

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