Inorganic arsenic

Employee training

Subpart Z - Toxic and hazardous substances

The employer is required to institute a training program for all employees who are subject to exposure to inorganic arsenic above the action level without regard to respirator use, or for whom there is a possibility of skin or eye irritation from inorganic arsenic, and ensure that those employees participate in the training program.

Initial and annual training must be provided, and each employee has to be informed of:

• A review of the arsenic standard and the information contained in Appendix A.
• The purpose, proper use, and limitation of respirators.
• The quantity, location, manner of use, storage, sources of exposure, and the specific nature of operations which could result in exposure to inorganic arsenic as well as any necessary protective steps.
• The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program.
• The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee’s job assignment.

Employees must have access to a copy of the standard and its appendices.

The employer has to provide, upon request, all materials relating to the employee information and training program to OSHA and NIOSH representatives.

Employers must include inorganic arsenic in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (§1910.1200).