# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.005: WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.005
- **Heading:** WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.005

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.001 § 502.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.002 § 502.002. FINDINGS; PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.003 § 502.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.004 § 502.004. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.005 § 502.005. WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.006 § 502.006. SAFETY DATA SHEET.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.006.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.007 § 502.007. LABEL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.007.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.008 § 502.008. OUTREACH PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.008.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.009 § 502.009. EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.009.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.010 § 502.010. LIABILITY UNDER OTHER LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.010.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.011 § 502.011. COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.012 § 502.012. REPORTING FATALITIES AND INJURIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.012.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.014 § 502.014. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.014.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.015 § 502.015. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C502_S502.015.md)

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