§ 502.005. WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST.

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(a) For the purpose of worker right-to-know, an employer shall compile and maintain a workplace chemical list that contains the following information for each hazardous chemical normally present in the workplace or temporary workplace in excess of 55 gallons or 500 pounds or in excess of an amount that the executive commissioner determines by rule for certain highly toxic or dangerous hazardous chemicals:

(1) the identity used on the SDS and container label; and

(2) the work area in which the hazardous chemical is normally present.

(b) The employer shall update the workplace chemical list as necessary but at least by December 31 of each year. Each workplace chemical list shall be dated and signed by the person responsible for compiling the information.

(c) The workplace chemical list may be prepared for the workplace as a whole or for each work area or temporary workplace and must be readily available to employees and their representatives. All employees shall be made aware of the workplace chemical list before working with or in a work area containing hazardous chemicals.

(d) An employer shall maintain a workplace chemical list for at least 30 years. The employer shall send complete records to the department if the employer ceases to operate.

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