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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 February 1, 2024, a maintenance employee was exposed to chemicals burns when working on the Vissolver pump #7, and the employer did not provide the employee with any hazard communication training. This training would include the following: Information: a. The requirements of this section, b. Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present, and c. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets. Training: a. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in their work area, b. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in their work area, c. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, d. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, and e. The pictogram labeling requirements in accordance with the standard.