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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: (A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. (B) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. (C) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out. Mixing Room, Donaldson Torit Dust collector. On or about October 21, 2016, all employees who performed cleaning of the dust collector had not received training in the function of the energy control program and the safe application, usage and removal of energy controls for hazardous energy sources such as rotary valves. Employees were not trained as "authorized" employees and were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards. Work Area Protection Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1135795, citation number 1-3c and was affirmed as a final order on September 20, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 2500 Production Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).