1910.1003(e) Signs, information and training
1910.1003(e)(1)
Signs
1910.1003(e)(1)(i)
Entrances to regulated areas shall be posted with signs bearing the legend:
CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
1910.1003(e)(1)(ii)
Entrances to regulated areas containing operations covered in paragraph (c)(5) of this section shall be posted with signs bearing the legend:
CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT EXPOSED IN THIS AREA
IMPERVIOUS SUIT INCLUDING GLOVES, BOOTS,
AND AIR-SUPPLIED HOOD REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
1910.1003(e)(1)(iii)
Appropriate signs and instructions shall be posted at the entrance to, and exit from, regulated areas, informing employees of the procedures that must be followed in entering and leaving a regulated area.
1910.1003(e)(2)
Container contents identification.
1910.1003(e)(2)(i)
Containers of a carcinogen addressed by this section and containers required under paragraphs (c)(4)(v) and (c)(6)(vii)(B) and (viii)(B) of this section that are accessible only to and handled only by authorized employees, or by other employees trained in accordance with paragraph (e)(5) of this section, may have contents identification limited to a generic or proprietary name or other proprietary identification of the carcinogen and percent.
1910.1003(e)(2)(ii)
Containers of a carcinogen addressed by this section and containers required under paragraphs (c)(4)(v) and (c)(6)(vii)(B) and (viii)(B) of this section that are accessible to or handled by employees other than authorized employees or employees trained in accordance with paragraph (e)(5) of this section shall have contents identification that includes the full chemical name and Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number as listed in paragraph (a)(1) of this section
1910.1003(e)(2)(iii)
Containers shall have the warning words "CANCER-SUSPECT AGENT" displayed immediately under or adjacent to the contents identification.
1910.1003(e)(2)(iv)
Containers whose contents are carcinogens addressed by this section with corrosive or irritating properties shall have label statements warning of such hazards noting, if appropriate, particularly sensitive or affected portions of the body.
1910.1003(e)(3)
Lettering. Lettering on signs and instructions required by paragraph (e)(1) shall be a minimum letter height of 2 inches (5 cm). Labels on containers required under this section shall not be less than one-half the size of the largest lettering on the package, and not less than 8-point type in any instance. Provided, That no such required lettering need be more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height.
1910.1003(e)(4)
Prohibited statements. No statement shall appear on or near any required sign, label, or instruction that contradicts or detracts from the effect of any required warning, information, or instruction.
1910.1003(e)(5)Training and indoctrination.
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)
Each employee prior to being authorized to enter a regulated area, shall receive a training and indoctrination program including, but not necessarily limited to:
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(A)
The nature of the carcinogenic hazards of a carcinogen addressed by this section, including local and systemic toxicity;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(B)
The specific nature of the operation involving a carcinogen addressed by this section that could result in exposure;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(C)
The purpose for and application of the medical surveillance program, including, as appropriate, methods of self-examination;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(D)
The purpose for and application of decontamination practices and purposes;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(E)
The purpose for and significance of emergency practices and procedures;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(F)
The employee's specific role in emergency procedures;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(G)
Specific information to aid the employee in recognition and evaluation of conditions and situations which may result in the release of a carcinogen addressed by this section;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(H)
The purpose for and application of specific first aid procedures and practices;
1910.1003(e)(5)(i)(I)
A review of this section at the employee's first training and indoctrination program and annually thereafter.
1910.1003(e)(5)(ii)
Specific emergency procedures shall be prescribed, and posted, and employees shall be familiarized with their terms, and rehearsed in their application.
1910.1003(e)(5)(iii)
All materials relating to the program shall be provided upon request to authorized representatives of the Assistant Secretary and the Director.
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