Each employer shall comply with all of the requirements of the federal hazard communication standard codified in 29 CFR 1910.1200. In addition to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1200 each employer must also comply with the following:
The department of labor and workforce development shall assist employers and fire personnel to effectuate the purposes of this section;
(A) (i) Manufacturing employers shall compile and maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet and the work area or workplace in which the hazardous chemical is normally used or stored;
The manufacturing employer shall maintain the workplace chemical list for no less than thirty (30) years. The manufacturing employer shall send complete records pertinent to the workplace chemical list to the commissioner if the manufacturing employer generating the list ceases to operate a business within the state;
The workplace chemical list shall be filed with the commissioner within ninety-six (96) hours of a request by an authorized representative of the commissioner;
(i) Nonmanufacturing employers shall compile and maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet and the work area or workplace in which the hazardous chemical is normally used or stored. This subdivision (3)(B)(i) shall apply to employers who store such chemicals in excess of fifty-five gallons (55 gal.) or five hundred pounds (500 lbs.);
The nonmanufacturing employer shall maintain the workplace chemical list for no less than thirty (30) years. The nonmanufacturing employer shall send complete records pertinent to the workplace chemical list to the commissioner if the nonmanufacturing employer generating the list ceases to operate a business within the state;
The nonmanufacturing employer shall notify new or newly assigned employees about the workplace chemical list and its contents before working in a work area containing hazardous chemicals; and
The nonmanufacturing employer shall file the workplace chemical list with the commissioner within ninety-six (96) hours of a request by an authorized representative of the commissioner.
The workplace chemical list may consist of either a single listing prepared for the workplace as a whole or a collection of lists prepared for each work area individually;
The department of labor and workforce development shall provide the following information and services:
The CAS number for any hazardous chemical on the workplace chemical list that is not included by the manufacturing or nonmanufacturing employer pursuant to subdivision (3)(D)(i)(a) or (b) , if:
The chemical is not a mixture; and
A CAS number exists for the chemical;
The employer shall make available a copy of the workplace chemical list for inspection by the public during regular office hours at the division's central office or any division field office. The copy must be requested by the public and received by the division as specified by this section;
Copies of any workplace chemical list may be obtained from the division of occupational safety and health upon written request and payment of a reasonable copying and mailing fee. The division shall provide the list within ten (10) business days of receipt of the written request;
It is the intention of the general assembly, pursuant to this section, to provide access to information concerning hazardous chemicals used and stored in this state to the citizens of this state who live and work in proximity to the chemicals to enable the citizens to make informed decisions concerning their health, safety and welfare.