§ 28-21-16. Funding — Contracts for services — Exemption for copiers — Appeals.
(a) The director of labor and training shall determine which employers are subject to the provisions of this chapter. No employer shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter unless and until a request for exemption is filed and approval is granted; provided that public and private libraries shall be exempt from this requirement.
(b) The director of labor and training may contract with qualified agencies and/or parties for technical services performed in conjunction with this chapter.
(c) The director of labor and training shall exempt from this chapter all employers whose contact with the designated substances is entirely limited to copier machine powders or liquids where the exposure is incidental to the business operation.
(d) Any employer who contests the determination of the director may appeal the determination under the provisions set forth in §§ 28-20-19 and 28-20-20.
History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 441, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 483, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 497, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 91; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 13, § 7; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 9, § 7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-21 - Hazardous Substances Right-To-Know Act
Section 28-21-1. - Duty of employer.
Section 28-21-2. - Definitions.
Section 28-21-3. - Employer notice requirements — Chemical identification lists.
Section 28-21-4. - Updating of information by employer.
Section 28-21-5. - Fire safety.
Section 28-21-6. - Access to written records — Availability.
Section 28-21-7. - Falsification of information.
Section 28-21-8. - Employee rights.
Section 28-21-9. - Training and education program.
Section 28-21-10. - Trade secrets.
Section 28-21-11. - Exclusions.
Section 28-21-12. - Physician treating employee — Accessibility to designated substances list.
Section 28-21-13. - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 28-21-14. - Duties of the department of labor and training.
Section 28-21-15. - Common law and other statutory rights of liability preserved.
Section 28-21-16. - Funding — Contracts for services — Exemption for copiers — Appeals.
Section 28-21-17. - Penalties.
Section 28-21-19. - Information requirements.
Section 28-21-20. - Severability.
Section 28-21-21. - Permanent commission on hazardous substances in the workplace.