1910.1028(i)(1)(iii)
The employer shall assure that persons other than licensed physicians who administer the pulmonary function testing required by this section shall complete a training course in spirometry sponsored by an appropriate governmental, academic or professional institution.
1910.1028(i)(8)(iv)
Whenever an employee is temporarily removed from benzene exposure pursuant to paragraph (i)(8)(i) or (i)(8)(ii) of this section, the employer shall transfer the employee to a comparable job for which the employee is qualified (or can be trained for in a short period) and where benzene exposures are as low as possible, but in no event higher than the action level. The employer shall maintain the employee's current wage rate, seniority and other benefits. If there is no such job available, the employer shall provide medical removal protection benefits until such a job becomes available or for 6 months, whichever comes first.
1910.1028(i)(8)(v)
Whenever an employee is removed permanently from benzene exposure based on a physician's recommendation pursuant to paragraph (i)(8)(iii) of this section, the employee shall be given the opportunity to transfer to another position which is available or later becomes available for which the employee is qualified (or can be trained for in a short period) and where benzene exposures are as low as possible but in no event higher than the action level. The employer shall assure that such employee suffers no reduction in current wage rate, seniority or other benefits as a result of the transfer.
1910.1028(j)(3) Information and training.
1910.1028(j)(3)(i)
The employer shall provide employees with information and training at the time of their initial assignment to a work area where benzene is present. If exposures are above the action level, employees shall be provided with information and training at least annually thereafter.
1910.1028(j)(3)(ii)
The training program shall be in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2), and shall include specific information on benzene for each category of information included in that section.
1910.1028(j)(3)(iii)
In addition to the information required under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the employer shall:
1910.1028(j)(3)(iii)(A)
Provide employees with an explanation of the contents of this section, including Appendices A and B, and indicate to them where the standard is available; and
1910.1028(j)(3)(iii)(B)
Describe the medical surveillance program required under paragraph (i) of this section, and explain the information contained in Appendix C.
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