Cadmium-1926.1127

1926.1127(m)(4) Employee information and training
1926.1127(m)(4)(i)
The employer shall institute a training program for all employees who are potentially exposed to cadmium, assure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program

1926.1127(m)(4)(ii)
Training shall be provided prior to or at the time of initial assignment to a job involving potential exposure to cadmium and at least annually thereafter

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)
The employer shall make the training program understandable to the employee and shall assure that each employee is informed of the following:

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(A)
The health hazards associated with cadmium exposure, with special attention to the information incorporated in Appendix A to this section;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(B)
The quantity, location, manner of use, release, and storage of cadmium in the workplace and the specific nature of operations that could result in exposure to cadmium, especially exposures above the PEL;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(C)
The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(D)
The measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to cadmium, including modification of such habits as smoking and personal hygiene, and specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to cadmium such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and the provision of personal protective equipment;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(E)
The purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of respirators and protective clothing;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(F)
The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (l) of this section;

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(G)
The contents of this section and its appendices, and,

1926.1127(m)(4)(iii)(H)
The employee's rights of access to records under 1926.33(g)(1) and (2).

1926.1127(m)(4)(iv)
Additional access to information and training program and materials.

1926.1127(m)(4)(iv)(A)
The employer shall make a copy of this section and its appendices readily available to all affected employees and shall provide a copy without cost if requested.

1926.1127(m)(4)(iv)(B)
Upon request, the employer shall provide to the Assistant Secretary or the Director all materials relating to the employee information and the training program.1926.1127(n)(4)
Training. The employer shall certify that employees have been trained by preparing a certification record which includes the identity of the person trained, the signature of the employer or the person who conducted the training, and the date the training was completed. The certification records shall be prepared at the completion of training and shall be maintained on file for one (1) year beyond the date of training of that employee.

1926.1127(p)(2)(viii)
Employee information and training. Except for small businesses, as defined under paragraph (p)(2)(i) of this section, employee information and training required by paragraph (m)(4) of this section shall be provided as soon as possible and in any event no later than 90 days after the effective date of this standard. For small businesses, employee information and training required by paragraph (m)(4) of this section shall be provided as soon as possible and in any event no later than 180 days after the effective date of this standard.