Question

according to the occupational safety & health administration (osha), when should you receive training about the hazardous chemicals used in your work area? (select all that apply.)

select the correct answer(s) and click submit.

• whenever new hazardous chemicals are introduced in your work area
• every 5 years
• when there are enough new employees to fill a training class
• during orientation to your work area

Explanation:

Analyze OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requirements

According to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)), employers must provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.

Evaluate the given options

• "Whenever new hazardous chemicals are introduced in your work area": Correct, as this represents a new physical or health hazard not previously covered.
• "Every 5 years": Incorrect, OSHA does not specify a 5-year recurring training interval for general hazard communication.
• "When there are enough new employees to fill a training class": Incorrect, training must be provided at the time of initial assignment regardless of class size.
• "During orientation to your work area": Correct, this corresponds to the "initial assignment" requirement.

Answer:

• Whenever new hazardous chemicals are introduced in your work area (Correct answer)
• Every 5 years
• When there are enough new employees to fill a training class
• During orientation to your work area (Correct answer)