Bill Information

An Act regulating hazardous substances; requiring posting of the identity of these substances by employers and the labeling of hazardous materials; requiring material safety data on a list of priority hazardous substances to be given to employees; requiring employers to operate educational programs relating to hazardous substances; providing for further duties of the Department of Environmental Resources; requiring employers handling hazardous substances to cooperate with local government officials and emergency personnel; and further providing for complaint procedures, for investigations, for compliance orders and the enforcement thereof; providing penalties; and making an appropriation.