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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met. The program shall address and complete the element's described in this section including, but not limited to, the following: a) Develop a written hazard communication program with a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the facility and methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of the chemicals; b) Ensure labeling is maintained for each chemical container, including the identity of the chemical and hazards warnings. c) Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace, such as but not limited to; d) Train employees on hazardous chemicals in their workplace on the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced in the employees' workplace. Employees shall be trained on the requirements of this section, operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program including the list of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets. On or about February 6, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to such chemicals as but not limited to, Sodium Hypochlorite, LK-Econochlor, Foam Brite, Double Quat, LK-Max, and Anhydrous Ammonia, exposing employees to health hazards. The QVEST Sanitation, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1088351, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 12, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 6301 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744.