Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-816. Protecting trade secrets. |
Section 296-816-100. Scope.
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- This chapter applies to both:• Withholding trade secret information from material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and employee exposure records;AND• Providing trade secret information in medical emergencies and nonemergency situations.Definition:Trade secrets: Any confidential information that is used in an employer's business and gives an opportunity to gain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. It can be a:• Formula.• Pattern.• Process.• Device.• Information.• Collection of information.