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29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1): Initial training. Each employee presently involved in operating a process, and each employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, shall be trained in an overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section. The training shall include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks. a. Engine Room - On or about March 13, 2023, the employer failed to initially train employees assigned to operate and maintain the ammonia system on the site-specific ammonia system to include, classification of the engine room, specific procedures for initial startup, normal operations and shutting down the system. Failure to train employees on the process equipment and its safe operation can lead to catastrophic failure and release of anhydrous ammonia and employee exposure to toxic, fire and explosion hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.