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9 TRAINING 9.1 General 9.1.1 Employees will be provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area: a. At the time of their initial assignment; and b. Whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. 9.1.2 Information and training may relate to general classes of hazardous chemicals to the extent appropriate and related to reasonably foreseeable exposures of the job. 9.1.3 Chemical-specific information will always be available through labels and safety data sheets. 9.2 Information and Training Content Information and training will consist of at least the following topics: a. Employees will be informed of the requirements of the standard; b. Employees will be informed of any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; c. Employees will be informed of the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the list(s) of hazardous chemicals and safety data sheets required; d. Employees will be trained in the methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.); e. Employees will be trained in the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area and the measures they can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures that have been implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used; f. Employees will be trained in the details of this hazard communication program, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used and the safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; and g. Employees will be informed of their right: 1. To personally receive information regarding hazardous chemicals to which they may be exposed; 2. For their physician or collective bargaining agent to receive information regarding hazardous chemicals to which the employee may be exposed; 3. Against discharge or other discrimination due to the employee's exercise of the rights afforded pursuant to the provisions of the Hazardous Substances Information and Training Act. 7 Questions? Call EEAP 1 -800-734-3574 E & AL ,kE,.FE,.1-1.