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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: (a) Office Area: The employer did not have a written hazard communication program in place to inform employees of workplace hazards when handling and working around materials such as, but not limited to, gasoline, a flammable material, and diesel fuel, a combustible material, as determined on March 19, 2013. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1. Labeling and other forms of warnings; 2. Material Safety Data Sheets; 3. Employee information and training. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request.