What is the Access to Information About Hazardous and Toxic Substances Act?
The Access to Information About Hazardous and Toxic Substances Act, often referred to as the Employee Right-to-Know law (ERTK), gives employees a way to learn about chemical hazards in the workplace and how to work safely with these materials. The law requires an employer to compile and maintain a chemical information list (CIL) containing the common name, chemical name, and work area for each hazardous chemical used or stored in a workplace. Employers must collect Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these substances, keeping them at the facility and accessible to employees. A copy of the completed chemical information list, arranged by common name, in alphabetical order must be submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Chemical information lists must be revised, realphabetized, and resubmitted to MDE every two years. Are ERTK records considered “public records?” Yes. A public record is defined as the original or copy of any documentary material in any form, to
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