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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: a) On or about 08/28/2023, throughout the facility, employees who work daily with materials such as but not limited to; Praxair Green Texutre (containing barium sulfate) were exposed to chemical hazards when they were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials they work with. Employees must be informed of: 1)The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets Employee training shall include at least: 1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence of release of hazardous chemicals in the work area 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipement to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program include an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED