Refresher training is offered every three years. Employers shall provide employees with effectiveinformation and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not been previously trained about is introduced into their work area. This program presents the information needed for employees when responding to a hazardous material release. The level of training is at the First Responder Awareness Level. These are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release.
Annual training is required.
Employees who are involved in receiving or packaging hazardous material must attend. Laser radiation workers are required to receive laser safety training and a medical eye examination prior to working with class III or IV lasers. Fundamentals of laser operations, bioeffects of laser radiation on the eye and skin, relations of specular and diffuse reflection, non radiation hazards, laser system classifications, control measures, management and employee responsibilities and medical surveillance practices will be covered. Training upon employment. Training is provided to two populations, those who must install the locks and tags prior to servicing equipment and those whose work may be conducted near such equipment.