1926.21(a)
General requirements. The Secretary shall, pursuant to section 107(f) of
the Act, establish and supervise programs for the education and training
of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance and prevention
of unsafe conditions in employments covered by the act.
1926.21(b)
Employer responsibility.
1926.21(b)(1)
The employer should avail himself of the safety and health training
programs the Secretary provides.
1926.21(b)(2)
The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition 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.
1926.21(b)(3)
Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful
substances shall be instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and
be made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal
protective measures required.
1926.21(b)(4)
In job site areas where harmful plants or animals are present, employees
who may be exposed shall be instructed regarding the potential hazards,
and how to avoid injury, and the first aid procedures to be used in the
event of injury.
1926.21(b)(5)
Employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases, 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 this part.
1926.21(b)(6)(i)
All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces 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.
1926.21(b)(6)(ii)
For purposes of paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this section, "confined or
enclosed space" means any space having a limited means of egress, which
is subject to the accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants or has
an oxygen deficient atmosphere. Confined or enclosed spaces include, but
are not limited to, storage tanks, process vessels, bins, boilers,
ventilation or exhaust ducts, sewers, underground utility vaults,
tunnels, pipelines, and open top spaces more than 4 feet in depth such
as pits, tubs, vaults, and vessels.
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