California · Labor Code

LAB §6398.5: An employer that is required to maintain safety data sheets and ensure that those safety data sheets are readily accessible in accordance with this chapter and Section 5194 of Title 8 of the Californi

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Employers must maintain and keep safety data sheets readily accessible as required by California law and regulations.

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An employer that is required to maintain safety data sheets and ensure that those safety data sheets are readily accessible in accordance with this chapter and Section 5194 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations shall, in the same manner and to the same persons, make readily available the printable information described in subdivision (c) of Section 108954.5 of the Health and Safety Code for designated products, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 108952 of the Health and Safety Code, in the workplace.

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