§ 45-22-5. Exclusions From Chapter; Exclusions From Labeling Requirements
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: Impurities which develop as intermediate materials during chemical processing but are not present in the final mixture and to which employee exposure is unlikely; Alcoholic beverages as defined in Title 3; Articles intended for personal consumption by employees in the workplace; Any consumer product or hazardous […]
§ 45-22-6. Rules and Regulations; Consultation
The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer this chapter. The department shall consult with persons knowledgeable in the field of hazardous chemicals to assist the department in carrying out its duties under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 45-22-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1778, § […]
§ 45-22-7. Material Safety Data Sheets; Notice to Employees; Rights of Employees
The manufacturer, importer, or distributor of any hazardous chemical shall prepare a material safety data sheet which, to the best knowledge of the manufacturer, importer, or distributor, is current, accurate, and complete, based on information then reasonably available to the manufacturer, importer, or distributor, and provide a copy of the material safety data sheet to […]
§ 45-22-8. Information and Training Standards
Each employer shall be required to comply with the minimum information standards set forth in this subsection. Each employee shall be informed of: The requirements of this Code section; What a material safety data sheet is and the contents of the material safety data sheet for any hazardous chemical to which he is exposed, or […]
§ 45-22-9. Publication by Employers of List of Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace
On and after July 1, 1989, each employer shall publish in print or electronically in January and July of each year a list of hazardous chemicals that its employees use or are exposed to in the workplace. Such list shall be available for public inspection at the workplace office. A comprehensive list of all hazardous […]
§ 45-22-10. Unlawful Discharge, Disciplining, or Discrimination Against Employees
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged or otherwise discipline or in any manner discriminate against any employee for any of the following reasons: The employee has requested information regarding hazardous chemicals, filed any complaint or action, or has instituted, or caused to be instituted, any proceeding under this chapter; The employee has […]
§ 45-22-11. Filing of Employee Grievances; Termination of Contract by Employer for Violation of Code Section 45-22-4; Ability of Employers to Dismiss or Discipline Employees; Judicial Review of Grievances
In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, any employee adversely affected by a violation of this chapter by that employee’s employer may file a grievance in accordance with the employer’s established grievance procedures. Appointing authorities shall pursue all complaints concerning occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals. Upon any violation of Code Section 45-22-4 by […]
§ 45-22-12. Sovereign Immunity
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any branch, department, board, bureau, commission, authority, or other agency of the state. A violation of the provisions of this chapter shall not be the basis for an action for damages against the state or any […]
§ 45-22-4. Responsibility of Public Contractors Who Introduce Hazardous Materials Into Workplace
A public contractor who introduces hazardous materials into the workplace shall agree, and include a statement, in all bids, agreements, contracts, or other instrument to the effect that such contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter for persons employed by such contractor utilized under such contract. Any such public contractor […]
§ 45-22-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act of 1988.” History. Code 1981, § 45-22-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1778, § 1.