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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: On or about October 3, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, barium sulfate, cobalt aluminate, and titanium dioxide, and the employer had not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in the work area. Employees shall be informed of: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations in the work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and, 3. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program. Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area; 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards; 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards; and 4. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer.