Inorganic Arsenic Awareness for General Industry and Construction

Training Requirements

An employee must receive training, prior to or at the time of assignment to, a job that includes potential inorganic arsenic exposure. Employees must be informed of the inorganic arsenic standard requirements and appendices, and where they can get a copy at work.

Employees must be informed of:

• 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 required by the Standard;
• The purpose, proper use, and limitation of respirators;
• The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee’s job assignment;
• A review of the content of the Standard; and
• The information contained in Appendix A of the Standard.

Please note that this Inorganic Arsenic General Awareness training course provides valuable information which applies to the general population of employees who are exposed to hazardous inorganic arsenic on the job. This course is not meant to replace company-specific training provided by your employer on equipment use and procedures for your particular work environment. This training should be used as part of an overall safety program. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace.

In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.