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29 CFR 1926.1127(m)(4)(i): The employer did not institute a training program for each employee who is potentially exposed to cadmium, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program: a) On August 2, 2017, American Demolition Corporation did not institute a training program with employee participation for employees who were exposed to cadmium. American Demolition Corporation did not provide employees with training and information which addressed the health hazards of cadmium including but not limited to cancer and adverse effects to renal and respiratory systems as well as acute toxicity effects; and American Demolition did not ensure that employees performing torch cutting and those in the area helping with torch cutting operation were provided information and training regarding hazards associated with cadmium prior to their initial assignment. Employees performing torch cutting and assisting in torch cutting activities were exposed to airborne levels of cadmium exceeding the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit.