1910.1043(h)(1)(iii)
Persons other than licensed physicians, who administer the pulmonary function testing required by this section shall have completed a NIOSH-approved training course in spirometry
1910.1043(i) Employee education and training
1910.1043(i)(1)
Training program.
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)
The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to cotton dust and shall assure that each employee is informed of the following
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(A)
The acute and long term health hazards associated with exposure to cotton dust;
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(B)
The names and descriptions of jobs and processes which could result in exposure to cotton dust at or above the PEL
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(C)
The measures, including work practices required by paragraph (g) of this section, necessary to protect the employee from exposures in excess of the permissible exposure limit;
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(D)
The purpose, proper use and limitations of respirators required by paragraph (f) of this section;
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(E)
The purpose for and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (h) of this section and other information which will aid exposed employees in understanding the hazards of cotton dust exposure; and
1910.1043(i)(1)(i)(F)
The contents of this standard and its appendices
1910.1043(i)(1)(ii)
The training program shall be provided prior to initial assignment and shall be repeated annually for each employee exposed to cotton dust, when job assignments or work processes change and when employee performance indicates a need for retraining
1910.1043(i)(2)
Access to training materials
1910.1043(i)(2)(i)
Each employer shall post a copy of this section with its appendices in a public location at the workplace, and shall, upon request, make copies available to employees
1910.1043(i)(2)(ii)
The employer shall provide all materials relating to the employee training and information program to the Assistant Secretary and the Director upon request.
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