(a) Employers shall provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals and toxic substances as listed on the Master List pursuant to Section 393.04 in their work areas at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new hazardous chemical or toxic substance listed on said Master List is introduced into their work area. Employees shall be informed of:
(1) The requirements of this chapter;
(2) Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and
(3) The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this chapter.
(b) Employee training shall include at least:
(1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducts by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);
(2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;
(3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the 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;
(4) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system, the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; and
(5) A copy of Section 393.18 dealing with Employee Rights. This shall be posted in each work area or included in the employee training information.
(c) The employer shall keep a written record of the employee training program. Information on this record shall include a list of employees trained, when the training took place, the name and qualifications of the trainer, and the subjects covered.
(Ord. No. 2704-B-83. Passed 3-4-85, eff. 4-13-85)