Section 296-307-55015. Obtain and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for each hazardous chemical used.

You must:

• Obtain a MSDS for each hazardous chemical used as soon as possible if the MSDS is not provided with the shipment of a hazardous chemical from the chemical manufacturer or importer.

Note:         •	To obtain a MSDS, you may try calling the manufacturer or checking their web site.
•	If you have a commercial account with a retailer or wholesaler, you have the right to request and receive a MSDS about hazardous chemicals you purchase.
•	If a chemical is purchased from a retailer with no commercial accounts, you have the right to request and receive the manufacturer's name and address so that you can contact them and request a MSDS for the chemical.
•	Whoever prepares the MSDS is required to mark all blocks on the form, even if there is no relevant information for that section.
•	If you have problems getting a MSDS within 30 calendar days after making a written request to the chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor, you can get help from WISHA. You may contact your local regional office for assistance or make a written request for assistance to the: Department of Labor and Industries Right-to-Know Program P.O. Box 44610 Olympia, Washington 98504-4610
•	Include in your request:
-	A copy of the purchaser's written request to the chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor
-	The name of the product suspected of containing a hazardous chemical
-	The identification number of the product, if available
-	A copy of the product label, if available
-	The name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor from whom the product was obtained

You must:

• Maintain a MSDS for each hazardous chemical:

- Keep copies of the required MSDSs for each hazardous chemical present in your workplace. These may be kept in any form, including as a part of operating procedures.

- Each MSDS must be in English. You may also keep copies in other languages.

Note:         •	If you choose not to rely on MSDSs or labels provided by the manufacturer or importer, you must comply with the chemical hazard communication standard for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, WAC 296-307-560 through 296-307-56050.
•	It may be more appropriate to address the hazards of a process rather than individual hazardous chemicals. MSDSs can be designed to cover groups of hazardous chemicals in a work area.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-55015, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-17-033, § 296-370-55015, filed 8/8/01, effective 9/1/01.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-55015, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-17-033, § 296-370-55015, filed 8/8/01, effective 9/1/01.

Rules

296-307-560,296-307-56050,