Section 325.51410. Training.

(1) An employer shall provide training to each employee engaged in vinyl chloride or polyvinyl chloride operations. Training shall be  in  a program relating to the hazards of vinyl chloride  and  precautions  for  its safe use.

(2)  The program shall include all of the following:

(a)     The  nature  of  the  health  hazard  from  chronic  exposure   to  vinyl  chloride including specifically the carcinogenic hazard.

(b)    The specific nature of operations which could    result   in    exposure   to vinyl chloride in excess of the permissible limit  and  necessary protective steps.

(c)   The purpose for, proper use, and limitations of respiratory protective devices.

(d)  The fire hazard and acute toxicity of vinyl chloride, and the necessary protective steps.

(e)   The purpose for, and a description, of the monitoring program.

(f)  The purpose for, and a description of, the medical surveillance program.

(g)   Emergency procedures.

(h)   Specific information to aid the employee in recognition   of    conditions which may result in the release of vinyl chloride.

(i)     A  review  of  this  rule   at  the  employee's   first    training     and indoctrination program, and annually thereafter.

(3)  Employers shall provide all materials relating to the program to the director upon request.

History: 2000 AACS.