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29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(vi):Training for employees performing Class IV operations did not include available information concerning the locations of thermal system insulation and surfacing asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material, asbestos-containing flooring materials, or flooring material where the absence of asbestos has not yet been certified; and instruction in recognition of damage, deterioration, and delamination of asbestos containing building materials; and did not take at least 2 hours. On or about November 30, 2023, a custodial staff employee performing Class IV housekeeping work cleaning dust and debris at the facility was exposed to asbestos hazards, where the employer failed to ensure that 2 hour Asbestos Awareness training containing all of the required elements specified in this standard was received by the employee. The employer has previously failed to ensure employees that are performing OSHA Class IV asbestos operations are properly trained, as seen in previously cited violations as noted below (cited under the alternative OSHA General Industry Standard): a.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a Repeat-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1637632, citation number 1, item number 1 with an inspection date of 12/7/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2130 N Kilpatrick St, Portland, OR 97217. b.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1537592, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 09/14/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 3775 Industrial Blvd, West Sacramento CA 95799. c.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1567325 citation number 1 item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 5/5/2022 with respect to a workplace located at 300 Packerland Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54303 d.) The U. S. Postal Service was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1369230 citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/2019 with respect to a workplace located at 11600 E. Washington Street, Cumberland, Indiana, 46229.