Training (and retraining) is necessary to ensure that employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and their worksites safe. OSHA requires employers to provide training to employees who are exposed to hazards as a result of their employment. The following lists contain the mandatory training topics for both General Industry and Construction as required by OSHA. For more information on OSHA required training, see Training Requirements in OSHA Standards.
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Injury and Illness Recordkeeping  |
All employees must be informed on how to report an injury or illness
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When initially hired
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None
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(1904.35)
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Emergency Action Plans  |
All employees who might need to evacuate the facility
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When initially hired, and when any portion of the plan is changed
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None
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(1910.38)
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Fire Prevention Plans  |
All employees who are exposed to fire hazards
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When initially hired
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None
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(1910.39)
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Powered Platforms  |
Employees who operate powered platforms
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When initially hired
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Training records
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(1910.66)
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Occupational Noise Exposure  |
All employees who are exposed to noise at or above an 8 hour timeweighted average of 85 decibels
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Prior to noise exposure, and repeating annually
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None
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(1910.95)
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Flammable and Combustible Liquids  |
Storage tank station operators and emergency responders for storage tanks in flood-prone areas
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Prior to taking part in an emergency
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None
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(1910.106)
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Explosives and Blasting Agents  |
Motor vehicle operators responsible for transporting explosives and blasting agents
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Prior to Transportation
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Valid driver’s license
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(1910.109)
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Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases  |
Personnel performing installation, removal, operation, and maintenance work shall be properly trained in such functions.
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.110)
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Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia  |
Employees responsible for tank car unloading operations
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.111)
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Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals  |
Employees who operate a process.
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Initial training and refresher training every three years or more often if necessary.
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Written operating procedures. Employers must record employee identity, date of training, and means used to verify that the employee understood the training.
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(1910.119)
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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response-HAZWOPER Â |
Employees who work at a hazardous waste site and those who are managers or supervisors at a hazardous waste site require training under the standard’s paragraph (e). Employees who work at a Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) facility require training under the standard’s paragraph (p). Any employees designated to participate in emergency response to hazardous substance releases require training under the standard’s paragraph (q).
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Employees working at a hazardous waste site or TDS facility must be trained before they participate in field activities and annually thereafter (paragraph (e)). Any employees designated to participate in emergency response to hazardous substance releases must be trained prior to taking part in actual emergency operations, and must receive annual refresher training (paragraph (q)).
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Training certification is required under paragraph (e), general training; paragraph (p), certain operations conducted under RCRA; and paragraph (q), emergency response to hazardous substance releases
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(1910.120)
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Dipping and Coating Operations  |
Employees working in and around open-surface tank operations must be trained in appropriate first aid procedures
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When initially hired
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None
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(1910.122-126)
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Personal Protective Equipment  |
All employees required to use PPE
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Before doing work that required PPE, retraining when necessary
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None
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(1910.132)
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Respiratory Protection  |
All workers who use or have the potential to use a respirator
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Training must precede the use of a respirator. Retraining should be conducted annually and whenever needed
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Employee medical evaluations and fit testing results
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(1910.134)
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Temporary Labor Camps  |
Employees designated emergency first aid provider
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Prior to responding to any first aid emergency situations
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None; First aid facilities must be approved by a health authority
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(1910.142)
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Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags  |
All employees who may be exposed to areas where warning signs or tags are utilized to communicate hazards
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment to areas where accident prevention signs and tags are used.
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None
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(1910.145)
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Permit Required Confined Spaces  |
Employees designated as having active roles in entry operations
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Employers must train affected employees before initial assignment, before a change in duties, whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about which an employee has not been trained, or whenever the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations from the permit space entry procedures required or that the employee’s knowledge of these procedures is inadequate. Employee rescue service personnel must make practice rescues at least once every 12 months.
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Affected supervisors must fill out and sign the permit required for permit space operations, verifying that all appropriate precautions have been taken. Canceled entry permits must be retained for at least one year. Training certifications must include each employee’s name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the dates of training.
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(1910.146)
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Lockout/Tagout  |
All employees whose job duties include performing servicing or maintenance on equipment that must be locked or tagged out for protection, and all other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized.
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Training must precede the exposure to locked out equipment, or the use of a lockout system. Retraining shall be conducted whenever necessary to reestablish employee proficiency, or to introduce new or revised procedures.
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The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee’s name and dates of training
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(1910.147)
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Medical Services and First Aid  |
Designated emergency first aid providers when there is no infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace that is used for the treatment of all injured employees
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Prior to responding to any first aid emergency situations.
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None
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(1910.151)
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Fire Brigades  |
All fire brigade members should be trained commensurate with the duties and functions they are expected to perform
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Before fire brigade members perform emergency activities and at least annually, but often enough so that members are able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. Members expected to fight interior structural fires must have an educational session at least quarterly
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Employers must develop written procedures that describe the actions to be taken in situations involving special hazards, and these written procedures must be included in the training and education program
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(1910.156)
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Portable Fire Extinguishers  |
All employees where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace are to be trained in general principles of fire extinguisher use and associated hazards. All employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as part of an emergency action plan are to be trained to use appropriate equipment
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Upon initial assignment and annually thereafter
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None
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(1910.157)
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Standpipe and Hose System  |
Employees designated to conduct required inspections on standpipe and hose systems
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.158)
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Fixed Extinguishing Systems (General) Â |
Employees who are designated to inspect, maintain, operate, or repair fixed extinguishing systems that have been installed to meet a particular OSHA standard
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment. Training shall be reviewed annually to keep the designated employees up-to-date in the functions that they are to perform.
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None
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(1910.158)
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Fire Detection Systems  |
Persons responsible for servicing, maintaining, testing, cleaning, and making sensitivity adjustments to automatic fire detection systems installed to meet the requirements of a particular OSHA standard
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.164)
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Employee Alarm Systems  |
Persons responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and testing of employee alarm systems. And, the employer must explain the preferred means of reporting emergencies to each employee
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.165)
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Servicing of Single Piece and Multi Piece Rim Wheels  |
All employees who service multi-piece rim wheels as to the hazards and safety procedures involved
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Prior to any work being performed by the employee. Follow up training as needed
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None
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(1910.177)
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Powered Industrial Trucks  |
Anyone operating a powered industrial truck
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Training and evaluation must occur before the worker operates the vehicle without direct supervision. Refresher training in relevant topics is needed when the vehicle is operated in an unsafe manner, after any accident or near-miss, after an evaluation shows retraining is needed, upon assignment to a different type of truck, and upon changes in the workplace that affect safe truck operation. An evaluation is required at least every three years.
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The employer must certify that the operator has been trained and evaluated. The certification must include the operator’s name, the dates of the training and evaluation, and the name of the trainer/evaluator
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(1910.178)
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Overhead and Gantry Cranes  |
Crane operators shall be familiar with operation and care of provided portable fire extinguishers. Also, a qualified responsible person is required to be in charge of operations when two or more cranes are used to lift a load
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.179)
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Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes  |
Portable fire extinguisher training
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.180)
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Mechanical Power Presses  |
All power press operators, and all maintenance personnel who are assigned to care for, inspect, and maintain power presses
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All power press operators are to be trained prior to their initial assignment. Operators of part revolution mechanical power presses used in the Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) mode are to be trained before initially operating the equipment and not less than annually thereafter. Maintenance personnel are to be trained prior to or at the time of initial assignment, and periodically thereafter.
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All power press operators are to be trained prior to their initial assignment. Operators of part revolution mechanical power presses used in the Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) mode are to be trained before initially operating the equipment and not less than annually thereafter. Maintenance personnel are to be trained prior to or at the time of initial assignment, and periodically thereafter
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(1910.217)
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Forging Machines  |
Employees assigned to inspection and maintenance activities
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.218)
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Welding, Cutting, Brazing (General Requirements) Â |
Cutters, welders, and their supervisors are required to be trained in the safe operation of the equipment. Also, fire watchers shall be trained in the use of fire extinguishing equipment
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.252)
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Oxygen Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting  |
Workers in charge of the oxygen or gas fuel supply equipment
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After trained and judged competent by their employers, and before being left in charge
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None
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(1910.253)
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Arc Welding and Cutting  |
Employees designated to operate arc welding equipment
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.254)
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Resistance Welding  |
Employees designated to operate resistance welding equipment
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.255)
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Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills  |
Workers who may be exposed to chlorine gas during bleaching operations. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference many industrial standards which may have additional training requirements other than those specifically outlined in 1910.261.
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment. Referenced industrial standards may require refresher training
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No training documentation is specified in 1910.261, but documentation may be a requirement in referenced industrial standards
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(1910.261)
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Laundry Machinery and Operations  |
Workers exposed to the hazards associated with laundry machinery and operations
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment
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None
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(1910.246)
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Sawmills  |
This regulation incorporates by reference many industrial standards and cites many OSHA regulations which may have training requirements
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment. Referenced industrial standards and OSHA regulations
may require refresher training |
No training documentation is specified in 1910.265, but documentation may be a requirement in referenced industrial standards and OSHA regulations.
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(1910.265)
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Logging Operations  |
Logging employees and supervisors
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Prior to initial assignment; upon assignment to new tasks, tools, equipment, machines, or vehicles; upon demonstration of unsafe job performance. Required first aid and CPR training is to remain current. New employees who have previously received adequate training in specified training elements shall not be required to be retrained in those elements prior to their initial assignment
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Certification record to include the name of the employee, date of training, signature of trainer, signature of employer, and the date of acceptance of any applicable prior training. The most recent certification record must be maintained signature of trainer, signature of employer, and the date of acceptance of any applicable prior training. The most recent certification record must be maintained
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(1910.266)
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Telecommunications  |
Telecommunications-related employees, that is, those described in Sec. 268 (e.g., pole climbers; persons supported on ladders, derricks, or other equipment; persons working with high voltages; persons working in manholes; or persons in tree working operations) must be trained in precautions and safe practices
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Before an employee participates in a 1910.268 activity
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A written description of the training program and a record of the employees who were trained must be maintained during each employee’s period of employment
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(1910.268)
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Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution  |
Qualified, or trained, employees of generation, transmission, and distribution installations of electric utilities, and equivalent installations of industrial establishments, and line-clearance tree-trimming operation employees who are not qualified
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No time frame specified, but additional training as necessary. However, through inspections conducted at least annually, the employer must determine that each employee is complying with the required safety-related work practices
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The employer must certify the training on safety-related work practices, and the training certifications must be maintained for the duration of the employee’s employment. The rule has an additional requirement for certification of training and retraining for employees who service or maintain a machine or equipment where unexpected energizing, start up, or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury
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(1910.269)
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Grain Handling Facilities  |
All employees involved in grain handling operations
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment, whenever changes in job assignment expose the employee to new hazards, and at least annually
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None
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(1910.272)
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Electrical Training  |
All employees who face a risk of electric shock, and/or who work on or near exposed energized parts
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Training must precede exposure. Can be in the classroom or on-the-job
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None
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(1910.332)
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Commercial Diving  |
All employees who work as commercial dive team members
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Employees must be trained prior to conducting any tasks on the dive team
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None
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(1910.410)
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Asbestos  |
All employees who are exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos at or above the action level
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Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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Training records must be maintained for one year beyond an employee’s last day of employment
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(1910.1001)
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13 Carcinogens  |
Authorized employees (those employees assigned to work where a regulated carcinogen is manufactured, processed, used, repackaged, released, handled, or stored). This regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators
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Prior to being authorized to enter a regulated area, and annually thereafter
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None
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(1910.1003-16)
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Vinyl Chloride  |
Any employee engaged in vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride operations (including manufacture, reaction, packaging, repackaging, storage, handling, or use). (Note: does not apply to employees who handle or use fabricated products made of polyvinyl chloride.) This regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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None
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(1910.1017)
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Inorganic Arsenic  |
Training is to be provided to employees who are subject to exposure to inorganic arsenic above the action level (without regard to respirator use), or for whom there is a possibility of skin or eye irritation from inorganic arsenic. (Does not apply to employees exposed in agriculture or to employees exposed from pesticide application, treating wood with preservatives or using arsenically preserved wood.) Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed in writing of the hazards of exposure to inorganic arsenic. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion
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Training to be provided at the time of initial assignment, and shall be repeated at least annually. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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The employer shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and training program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1018 and its appendices. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1018)
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Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records  |
All employees who will be exposed to toxic substances or harmful physical agents
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At the time of hire and at least annually thereafter
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No specific training documentation is required. But, the employer is required to make copies of 1910.1020 and its appendices readily available
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(1910.1020)
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Lead  |
Employees at workplaces where there is the potential for any exposure to airborne lead. Employees exposed at or above the action level or at risk of skin or eye irritation have additional training requirements. This regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed in writing of the hazards of exposure to lead. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical examinations, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion
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Prior to the time of initial assignment and annually thereafter. Within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level in writing. Also, each time that an employee undergoes a medical exam by an employer-selected physician, the employer must promptly notify the employee that he or she has the right to seek a second medical opinion
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The employer shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and training program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1025 and its appendices. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1025)
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Chromium (VI) Â |
All employees who are potentially exposed to chromium (VI). This regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134 and 1910.1200, which have additional training requirements. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed in writing of the hazards of exposure to chromium (VI). In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion within two weeks after the employer receives it.
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Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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No specific training documentation is required, but a copy of the Chromium (VI) standard has to be made available at no cost to all affected employees
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(1910.1026)
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Cadmium  |
All employees who are potentially exposed to cadmium. This regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134 and 1910.1200, which have additional training requirements. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed in writing of the hazards of exposure to cadmium. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion within two weeks after the employer receives it
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Prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level in writing. Also, each time that an employee undergoes a medical exam by an employer-selected physician, the employer must promptly notify the employee that he or she has the right to seek a second medical opinion. Within thirty days of an employee request, the employer is to provide the employee with the information that was provided to the physician
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The employer is to maintain a record on the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1027 and its appendices. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1027)
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Benzene  |
Training must be provided to all employees who are exposed to airborne concentrations of benzene at or above the action level
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Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to
notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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None
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(1910.1028)
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Coke Oven Emissions  |
Employees who are assigned to work in a regulated area. Employees who refuse to participate in the medical surveillance program are to be informed of the possible health consequences. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators
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At the time of initial assignment and annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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Employees who refuse to participate in the medical surveillance program are to sign a statement that they understand the risks involved with refusing the examination. Appropriate procedures and schedules are to be posted in the regulated area. The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to the Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1029 and its appendices. | (1910.1029)
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Bloodborne Pathogens  |
All employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens must be trained. This might include first aid responders, depending upon your system
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Employees must be trained prior to initial exposure to bloodborne pathogens. There is no specified length of training time. Annual retraining is required
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Very specific training records must be maintained. Information must include dates of training, contents of training sessions, names and qualifications of trainers, names and job titles of those trained. Records must be retained for three years
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(1910.1030)
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Cotton Dust  |
Training requirements apply to all employees exposed to cotton dust in yarn manufacturing, slashing and weaving operations, or in textile operation waste house work. Training is required for all employees exposed to cotton dust generated in the preparation of washed cotton from opening until the cotton is thoroughly wetted. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion
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Specific training requirements are to be met prior to initial assignment. Training is to be repeated annually, when job assignments or work processes change, and when performance indicates a need for retraining. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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The employer shall post a copy of 1910.1043 and its appendices, and make copies available to employees upon request. The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1043)
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1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane  |
Applies to employees who are occupationally exposed to 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP). Employees must meet training requirements when they work in operations where DBCP is stored, transported, distributed or sold in intact containers that are sealed to prevent exposures to DBCP vapors or liquid, but they may be exempt from some of the other requirements of the regulation. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.134, which has additional training requirements for employees who wear respirators. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed of the hazards of exposure to DBCP. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion |
Annually, the employer is required to inform the employees of the information contained in Appendix A. Also, within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level in writing
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The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1044 and its appendices. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1044)
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Acrylonitrile  |
Employees occupationally exposed to acrylonitrile (AN). Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.132 and 1910.134, which have additional training requirements for employees who wear personal protective equipment or respirators. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed of the hazards of exposure to AN. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion
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At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level in writing
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The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make readily available to all affected employees a copy of 1910.1045 and its appendices. A training certificate is required for employees trained in using personal protective equipment under 1910.132. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1045)
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Ethylene Oxide  |
Employees who have the potential to be exposed to Ethylene Oxide (EtO) at or above the action level, or above the excursion limit. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.38, 1910.132, and 1910.134, which have additional training requirements. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion within fifteen days after the employer receives it
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At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level either individually in writing or by posting the results
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The employer shall make a copy of 1910.1047 and its appendices available to employees. A training certificate is required for employees trained in using personal protective equipment under 1910.132. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1047)
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Formaldehyde  |
Employees assigned to workplaces where there is exposure to formaldehyde at or above 0.1 ppm. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.132 and 1910.134, which have additional training requirements for employees who wear personal protective equipment or respirators. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed of the hazards of exposure to Formaldehyde. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion within fifteen days after the employer receives it
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At the time of initial assignment and whenever a new exposure to formaldehyde is introduced. Training is to be repeated at least annually. Also, within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level either individually in writing or by posting the results. Also, each time that an employee undergoes a medical exam by an employer-selected physician, the employer must promptly notify the employee that he or she has the right to seek a second medical opinion
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The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to employees and to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. A training certificate is required for employees trained in using personal protective equipment under 1910.132. There are additional recordkeeping requirements for respirator fit testing, exposure monitoring, and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1048)
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4,4’-Methylenedianiline  |
Employees who may be exposed to airborne 4,4’-Methylenedianiline (MDA) at or above its action level or where dermal exposure to MDA can occur. Also, this regulation incorporates by reference 1910.38, 1910.1200, and 1910.134, which have additional training requirements. Also, any person who cleans or launders contaminated protective clothing is to be informed of the hazards of exposure to MDA. In addition, the employer must provide specified information to the physician who is conducting medical surveillance, and the employee is to receive a copy of the physician’s written opinion within fifteen days after the employer receives it
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At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Also, within fifteen working days after receiving monitoring results, the employer is to notify each employee of his or her exposure level either individually in writing or by posting the results. Also, each time that an employee undergoes a medical exam by an employer-selected physician, the employer must promptly notify the employee that he or she has the right to seek a second medical opinion
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The employer is to maintain a record of the contents of the training program and shall provide, upon request, all materials relating to the program to employees and to the Assistant Secretary and the Director. The employer shall make a copy of 1910.1050 and its appendices available to employees. There are additional Recordkeeping requirements for exposure monitoring and medical surveillance programs
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(1910.1050)
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1,3-butadiene (BD) Â |
All employees with occupational exposure to 1,3-butadiene
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Employees must be trained before or at the time of initial assignment to work with BD. Training must be repeated annually when employees are exposed at or above the action level or STEL. Also, within fifteen working days after receipt, the employer is to notify the employee in writing of exposure monitoring results
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Training must comply with the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard (1910.1200). The employer must maintain a record of the contents of the training program. Recordkeeping must comply with the Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records regulation (1910.1020). Employers must establish and maintain objective data records relevant to exemption from initial monitoring for BD
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(1910.1051)
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Methylene Chloride (MC) Â |
All employees potentially exposed to methylene chloride
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Training is provided prior to or when initially assigned to a job. Retraining is given on an as-needed basis
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None
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(1910.1052)
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Ionizing Radiation  |
Employees working in or frequenting any portion of a radiation area. The regulation does not apply to employers who are regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (these employers are governed by 10 CFR Part 20), or to employers in states that are operating under agreements with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954
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Employees must be informed, instructed, and advised at the time of initial assignment to work in or to frequent any portion of a radiation area. The standard has no specific requirements to provide subsequent employee instruction or to provide refresher training on any set schedule. At least annually, the employer is to advise each employee of his or her individual exposure monitoring results. Following a reportable exposure incident, the exposed employee is to receive written notification of his or her exposure
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The employer is to post a copy of the regulation along with copies of operating procedures, or is to keep these available for employee examination upon request. Also, there are requirements for maintaining exposure records from personnel monitoring
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(1910.1096)
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Hazard Communication  |
Train all workers who have an exposure or a potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals
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Employees must be trained prior to initial exposure and when a new chemical hazard is introduced. No specified length of training time
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None
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(1910.1200)
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| Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
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Employees of laboratory facilities where hazardous chemicals, or those which cause health problems in exposed employees, are used
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At the time of initial assignment to a work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and before assignment to new exposure situations. Refresher training as determined by employer
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None
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(1910.1450)
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