Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:

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. a) From prior to March 4, 2022 through June 21, 2022 and at times thereafter, the employer had not provided hazard communications training on high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) for employees who were required to handle, process into auto parts, or put out fires near or involving HMWPE. The employees were not trained on electrostatic hazards, combustible dust hazards, respiratory hazards (irritant) when on fire or heated, and that the material is easily ignitable and creates a molten plastic that can cause thermal burns.