9 Employees have a right to know the identities of chemicals in their work area, their health and physical affects, and what measures they can take to protect themselves from overexposure to those chemicals. To be exempted as an article, exposure must not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees. Particulates not otherwise regulated are exempt unless evidence exists that they present a health or physical hazard. Many nuisance particulates such as limestone, gypsum, starch, vegetable oil mists, are regulated. Under normal conditions of use, a manufactured stainless steel table could not cause health effects to employees.
Articles can release very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical.
13 Appendices A, B, and D are mandatory. Appendices C and E are advisory. 14 Labels or other markings on each container must include the identity and appropriate hazard warnings, including target organ effects of the hazardous chemical. Labels must be legible, in English, and prominently displayed. Labels and MSDS's may also be printed in additional languages.