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Metal Fabrication and Finishing (40 CFR 63.11516)

All workers performing painting must be certified that they have completed training in the proper spray application of paints and the proper setup and maintenance of spray equipment.

The training requirements do not apply to the students of an accredited painting training program who are under the direct supervision of an instructor who meets the requirements. The training requirements also do not apply to operators of robotic or automated painting operations.

Refresher training: Every 5 years

Ozone-Depleting Substances  (40 CFR 82.40)

For motor vehicle air conditioning service technicians, training and certification that covers the topics described in the regulation is required.

Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources (40 CFR 63.11173)

Personnel, including contract personnel, who spray apply surface coatings must be trained in the proper application of surface coatings.

All painters must be certified that they have completed training in the proper spray application of surface coatings and the proper setup and maintenance of spray equipment.

The training requirements do not apply to the students of an accredited surface coating training program who are under the direct supervision of an instructor who meets the requirements.

Refresher training: Every 5 years


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Risk Management Program (40 CFR 68.54 and 40 CFR 68.71)

For program 2 prevention employees, training to perform the safety procedures for operation responsibilities is required.

Initial process: Training in process hazards and standard operating procedures as they apply to the specific job

Maintenance: Training in hazards, avoiding/correcting unsafe conditions, and job procedures for maintaining the ongoing mechanical integrity of the process

Change in process: Training for employees involved in operating a process and for maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks will be affected by a change in process before start-up

Temporary process: Training in written operating procedures before operation is put in place

Emergency response: Training for employees who will respond to releases of regulated substances in facilities that choose to establish and maintain on-site emergency response capabilities

Refresher training: At least every 3 years

For program 3 prevention employees:

Initial: Training in operating a process, including overview of the process and operating procedures, specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee’s task

Maintenance: Required for employees involved in maintaining the ongoing integrity of process equipment, including overview of the process and its hazards, and procedures applicable to employee’s job tasks

Contract: Training to ensure that contract employees are trained in the work practices necessary to safely perform their job

Refresher training: At least every 3 years


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Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (40 CFR 63.803(b))

Personnel, including contract personnel, who are involved in finishing, gluing, cleaning, and washoff operations, use of manufacturing equipment, or implementation of the requirements of the NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations:

Must be trained in the requirements of the NESHAP.

A copy of the training program with the work practice implementation plan must be maintained.

Refresher training: Annually

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