Requirements for Training

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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4.1.4 Training Employee training shall include at least:

4.1.4.1 Methods and observations that may be used to detect the

29CFR1910.1200 (h)(3)(i);

presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(A)

area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer,

continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or

odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);

4.1.4.2 The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the

29CFR1910.1200 (h)(3)(ii);

work area;

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(B)

4.1.4.3 The measures employees can take to protect themselves

29CFR1910.1200(h)(3)(iii);

from these hazards, including specific procedures the

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C)

employer has implemented to protect employees from

exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate

work practices, emergency procedures, and personal

protective equipment to be used; and,

4.1.4.4 The details of the hazard communication program

29CFR1910.1200(h)(3)(iv)

developed by the employer, including an explanation of

the labeling system and the material safety data sheet,

and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate

hazard information.

4.2 Chemical Laboratories In addition to the requirements of Section 4.1

29CFR1910.1450(f)

above, employees in chemical laboratories shall also be trained as

follows:

4.2.1

Information:

29CFR1910.1450(f)

4.2.1.1

The location and availability of the employer's

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(ii)

Chemical Hygiene Plan;

4.2.1.2

The permissible exposure limits for OSHA-regulated

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(iii)

substances or recommended exposure limits for other

hazardous chemicals where there is no applicable

OSHA standard;

4.2.1.3

Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(iv)

hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory; and

4.2.1.4

The location and availability of known reference

29CFR1910.1450(f)(3)(v)

material on the hazards, safe handling, storage and

disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory

including, but not limited to, Material Safety Data

Sheets received from the chemical supplier.

4.2.2

Training The employee shall be trained on the applicable

29CFR1910.1450(f)(4)(ii)

details of the employer's written Chemical Hygiene Plan.

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