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1910.268 (c) Classroom & Hands-On Training

1910.1020 (c)(13) “Toxic substance or harmful physical agent” means any chemical substance, biological agent, or physical stress (noise, heat, cold, vibration, repetitive motion, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation).

1910.1020(g)(1) Upon an employee's first entering into employment, and at least annually thereafter, each employer shall inform current employees . . .(g)(l)(i) The existence, location, and availability of any records . . .

Training in PPE use is required by the CFR 1910.132 Occupational Safety and Health Personal Protection Equipment Standards.
This training:

  • Allows the user to become familiar with the equipment in a non-hazardous situation.
  • Instills confidence of the user in his/her equipment.
  • Makes the user aware of the limitations and capabilities of the equipment.
  • Increases the efficiency of operations performed by workers wearing PPE.
  • May increase the protective efficiency of PPE use.
  • Reduces the expense of PPE maintenance.
Training should be completed prior to actual PPE use in a hazardous environment and should be repeated at least annually. At a minimum, the training portion of the PPE program should delineate the user's responsibilities and explain the following, utilizing both classroom and field training when necessary:
  • OSHA requirements as delineated in 29 CFR Part 1910, Sub Parts I and Z.
  • The OSHA PPE Standards.
  • The proper use and maintenance of the selected PPE, including capabilities and limitations.
  • The nature of the hazards and the consequences of not using the PPE.
  • The human factors influencing PPE performance.
  • Instruction in inspecting, checking, fitting, and using PPE.
  • The user's responsibility for cleaning, maintenance, and repair of PPE.
  • The RF Site Safety Plan and the individuals' responsibilities and duties in an emergency.
  • Retraining is recommended under the following circumstances:
    1. Annually. (Note: Not Required by OSHA, but highly recommended in order to further reduce the number of incidents and in case one of circumstances b-f is overlooked)
    2. When there is a change in procedures.
    3. An audit or incident reveals deviations from procedures.
    4. Changes in the site hazards, equipment or job assignments (only the workers affected).
    5. When there appears to be deficiencies in the employee's understanding of the program.
    6. The retraining shall re-establish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary.

     

 
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