§ 1247-13. Training and Education Program.

(A)

Each employer shall have an employee training and education program designed to inform employees about the toxic and hazardous substances to which they are exposed. This information shall include the nature of the hazards, appropriate work practices, protective measures and emergency procedures. Such information shall not be inconsistent with that contained in the material safety data sheets, which shall be used as the basis for or part of the training and education program.

(B)

The provisions of subsection (A) hereof shall not apply to employers engaged in the business of construction or reconstruction, provided that each employer engaged in the business of construction or reconstruction shall have an employee training and education program designed to inform employees of their rights pertaining to the toxic and hazardous substances to which they may be exposed. This program shall consist of but need not be limited to orientation regarding labeling and material safety data sheet requirements of this chapter. Such information must be given to the employee within six calendar days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, of the date the employee reports to a job site, and may be in the form of a written notice.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 210-1982, eff. July 3, 1982; repealed and reordained by Ord. No. 385-1984, eff. Sept. 6,1984)