The intent was to reduce occupational illnesses due to harmful exposures. Employers who use these substances must retain the MSDS's and must provide training about the hazards to all employees who may be exposed to the hazardous substances.
Exposure includes both normal work operations and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations.
Exempted Products Tobacco and tobacco products. Wood and wood products. Articles, manufactured items, or products that do not release or otherwise result in exposure to hazardous chemicals under normal conditions of use. The immediate and long term health effects of exposure. The routes of exposure and symptoms of overexposure.