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NOTE: Construction Reference: 1926.1118 The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at � 1910.1018 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.1018(p)(1)(ii): The employer did not communicate to employee(s) the hazards of inorganic arsenic, addressing at least the following: cancer; liver effects; skin effects; respiratory irritation; nervous system effects; and acute toxicity effects. a) On July 6, 2017, the employer did not provide employees with training and information which addressed the health hazards of inorganic arsenic, including but not limited to cancer and adverse health effects to liver, dermal, respiratory and nervous systems as well as acute toxicity effects. Employee(s) were exposed to arsenic when conducting lead-based paint abatement via manual scraping or sandblasting methods. Air monitoring conducted on August 22, 2017, indicated that abatement workers, were exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average level of arsenic up to 0.0003 mg/m3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).