With some exceptions, if you have employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals, you must:
Identify and list hazardous chemicals in the workplace, e.g., create and maintain a chemical inventory.
Obtain safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor.
Implement a written HazCom program, including provisions for proper container labeling, SDSs, and employee training.
Communicate hazard information to employees through proper labels, SDSs, and formal training programs.
Manufacturers and distributors of hazardous chemicals have additional responsibilities, including evaluating and classifying chemicals as to their hazards, creating SDSs, and labeling shipped containers with detailed information as described at 1910.1200(f)(1).