CSLB Law & Business ExamSafetyMedium
A contractor's crew uses a chemical solvent on a job site. Under the Hazard Communication Standard, what must the contractor ensure is readily accessible to employees who work with this chemical?
- AA signed waiver from each employee
- BThe client's homeowner insurance policy
- CThe manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product
- DA copy of the contractor's license bond
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Correct answer: C. The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product
Cal/OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 8 CCR §5194) requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals used on-site and make them readily accessible to employees during their work shifts.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Waivers do not satisfy hazard communication obligations and are not legally protective.
- B. Homeowner insurance has no bearing on employee chemical safety.
- D. Bond documentation is unrelated to chemical hazard communication.
Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
A Cal/OSHA regulation (8 CCR §5194) requiring employers to inform and train employees about hazardous chemicals, including maintaining accessible Safety Data Sheets.
- SDS must be accessible during all work shifts
- Containers must be properly labeled
- Employees must receive HazCom training
Memory trick: Know the chemical, know the SDS