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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least: (i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); (ii) The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area; (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, (iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. a) On or about March 23, 2023 at Depallitizer #1, the employer did not train employees, including but not limited to the Sanitation Workers, of methods and observations to detect a hazardous chemicals release, the hazards of the chemicals in the work area, measures to protect themselves such as procedures, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures, and how to use the information on the safety data sheets for chemicals including but not limited to Clorox Bleach (4.5% sodium hypochlorite, corrosive eye and skin hazard) and The Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner (5-10% hydrochloric acid, inhalation hazard) which mixed and potentially formed chlorine gas (inhalation hazard), exposing the Sanitation Workers to corrosive and inhalation hazards when cleaning the spill. This was most recently observed on May 12, 2023.