Md. Code Regs. 09.12.32.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 09.12.32.10 - Training

A. An employer shall:

(1) Provide initial heat stress training to employees and supervisors covered by this chapter prior to an employee's first exposure to heat;

(2) Re-train employees and supervisors at least:

(a) Annually prior to exposure; and

(b) Immediately following any incident at the worksite involving a suspected or confirmed heat-related illness;

(3) Present training in a language and manner that all employees and supervisors can understand;

(4) Ensure that training includes at least:

(a) The work and environmental conditions that affect heat-related illness;

(b) The personal risk factors that affect heat-related illness;

(c) The concept, importance, and methods of acclimatization;

(d) The importance of frequent consumption of water and rest breaks in preventing heat-related illness;

(e) The types of heat-related illness, signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, and the appropriate first aid and emergency response measures;

(f) The importance of and procedures for employees immediately reporting to the employer signs and symptoms of heat-related illness; and

(g) The employer's procedures and the requirements for complying with this chapter; and

(5) maintain training records for one year from the date on which the training occurred.

B. The training records required by this regulation shall include:

(1) The names of the persons trained;

(2) The dates of the training sessions; and

(3) A summary or outline of the content of the training sessions.

C. The training records shall be made available to MOSH upon request.

Md. Code Regs. 09.12.32.10

Regulation .10 adopted effective 51:19 Md. R. 854, eff. 9/30/2024.