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Ethylene oxide-1910.1047

1910.1047(j)(3) Information and training
1910.1047(j)(3)(i)
The employer shall provide employees who are potentially exposed to EtO at or above the action level or above the excursion limit with information and training on EtO at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter.

1910.1047(j)(3)(ii)
Employees shall be informed of the following

1910.1047(j)(3)(ii)(A)
The requirements of this section with an explanation of its contents, including Appendices A and B

1910.1047(j)(3)(ii)(B)
Any operations in their work area where EtO is present

1910.1047(j)(3)(ii)(C)
The location and availability of the written EtO final rule; and

1910.1047(j)(3)(ii)(D)
The medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section with an explanation of the information in Appendix C

1910.1047(j)(3)(iii)
Employee training shall include at least:

1910.1047(j)(3)(iii)(A)
Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of EtO in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, etc.);

1910.1047(j)(3)(iii)(B)
The physical and health hazards of EtO;

1910.1047(j)(3)(iii)(C)
The measures employees can take to protect themselves from hazards associated with EtO exposure, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to EtO, such as work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and

1910.1047(j)(3)(iii)(D)
The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.