Employees working with hazardous chemicals have the "Right to Know" about the chemicals they are working with through the creation of the:
a. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
b. Consumer Confidence Report.
c. Hazard Communication Standard.
d. EPA.
ANS: C
The Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to maintain a list of all hazardous chemicals that are used on site. Each of the chemicals should have an associated chemical infor-mation sheet known as an MSDS, which is written by the chemical manufacturer. Consumer Confidence Reports summarize the results of the annual testing of the public water supply. The EPA sets forth policies, regulations, and public laws for the safety of the environment and the population.
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