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Cadmium-1910.1027

1910.1027(m)(1) General
In communications concerning cadmium hazards, employers shall comply with the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, including but not limited to the requirements concerning warning signs and labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and employee information and training. In addition, employers shall comply with the following requirements

1910.1027(m)(2) Warning signs
1910.1027(m)(2)(i)
Warning signs shall be provided and displayed in regulated areas. In addition, warning signs shall be posted at all approaches to regulated areas so that an employee may read the signs and take necessary protective steps before entering the area

1910.1027(m)(2)(ii)
Warning signs required by paragraph (m)(2)(i) of this section shall bear the following information:

DANGER
CADMIUM
CANCER HAZARD
CAN CAUSE LUNG AND KIDNEY DISEASE
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
RESPIRATORS REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
1910.1027(m)(2)(iii)
The employer shall assure that signs required by this paragraph are illuminated, cleaned, and maintained as necessary so that the legend is readily visible.

1910.1027(m)(3) Warning labels
1910.1027(m)(3)(i)
Shipping and storage containers containing cadmium, cadmium compounds, or cadmium contaminated clothing, equipment, waste, scrap, or debris shall bear appropriate warning labels, as specified in paragraph (m)(3)(ii) of this section.

1910.1027(m)(3)(ii)
The warning labels shall include at least the following information:

DANGER
CONTAINS CADMIUM
CANCER HAZARD
AVOID CREATING DUST
CAN CAUSE LUNG AND KIDNEY DISEASE
 
1910.1027(m)(3)(iii)
Where feasible, installed cadmium products shall have a visible label or other indication that cadmium is present.

1910.1027(m)(4) Employee information and training.
1910.1027(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.

1910.1027(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.

1910.1027(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:

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(A)
The health hazards associated with cadmium exposure, with special attention to the information incorporated in Appendix A to this section;

1910.1027(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;

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(C)
The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment;

1910.1027(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

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(E)
The purpose, proper selection, fitting, proper use, and limitations of respirators and protective clothing;

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(F)
The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (l) of this standard;

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(G)
The contents of this section and its appendices, and,

1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(H)
The employee's rights of access to records under 1910.1020(e) and (g).

1910.1027(m)(4)(iv)
Additional access to information and training program and materials.

1910.1027(m)(4)(iv)(A)
The employer shall make a copy of this section and its appendices readily available without cost to all affected employees and shall provide a copy if requested.

1910.1027(m)(4)(iv)(B)
The employer shall provide to the Assistant Secretary or the Director, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and the training program.

1910.1027(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

1910.1027(p)(2)(vii) Employee information and training
Except for small businesses, defined under paragraph (p)(2)(i) above, employee information and training required by paragraph (m)(4) of this standard 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 standard shall be provided as soon as possible and in any event no later than 180 days after the effective date of this standard.