1910.272(e)Training
1910.272(e)(1)
The employer shall provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignment will expose them to new hazards. Current employees, and new employees prior to starting work, shall be trained in at least the following
1910.272(e)(1)(i)
General safety precautions associated with the facility, including recognition and preventive measures for the hazards related to dust accumulations and common ignition sources such as smoking; and,
1910.272(e)(1)(ii)
Specific procedures and safety practices applicable to their job tasks including but not limited to, cleaning procedures for grinding equipment, clearing procedures for choked legs, housekeeping procedures, hot work procedures, preventive maintenance procedures and lock-out/tag-out procedures
1910.272(e)(2)
Employees assigned special tasks, such as bin entry and handling of flammable or toxic substances, shall be provided training to perform these tasks safely.
Note to paragraph (e)(2): Training for an employee who enters grain storage structures includes training about engulfment and mechanical hazards and how to avoid them
1910.272(g)(3)
An observer, equipped to provide assistance, shall be stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee. Communications (visual, voice, or signal line) shall be maintained between the observer and employee entering the bin, silo, or tank.
1910.272(g)(4)
The employer shall provide equipment for rescue operations which is specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered.
1910.272(g)(5)
The employee acting as observer shall be trained in rescue procedures, including notification methods for obtaining additional assistance.
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