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29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1): The employer did not provide laboratory employees with information and training to ensure that they were apprised of the hazards of chemicals present in their work area: Company-wide: On or about February 28, 2022, employees were not provided with the information and training on the hazards associated with the chemicals they used, which included, but were not limited to, methylene chloride and hexane. The chemicals were frequently used to analyze water and soil samples during non-production laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, herbicide extractions, separatory extractions, and accelerated solvent extractions (ASE). The employer did not ensure that employees who frequently used these highly toxic solvents were aware of the proper controls necessary, and that the acute and chronic toxic effects characterized by headaches, dizziness, and confusion--among other symptoms they often experienced while performing these job tasks--were associated with these chemical exposures. Locations in the lab where employees were not provided with training included: a) Prep Lab b) Wet Lab