Information and Training
Employers must provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals and verify that employees have adequate knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
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Information and training on hazardous chemicals should be conducted in the employee's work area at:
- the time of their initial assignment, and
- whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the workplace and employees have not received initial training on that hazard.
To properly train employees, a competent person should:
- Instruct them on the chemical, required PPE, and related SDSs
- Demonstrate how to properly use the chemical
- Let employees practice using the chemical under supervision
- Evaluate each employee's performance
- Certify employees have adequate KSAs
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5-1. When must employers provide employee training on hazardous chemicals in their work area?
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