§ 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 […]
§ 45-23-9. Application of Chapter
This chapter shall apply only with respect to criminal offenses committed on or after July 1, 1990; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall prevent any public employer from implementing sanctions additional to or other than those provided for in this chapter with respect to offenses committed prior to July 1, 1990. History. […]
§ 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, § […]
§ 45-24-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Governmental Reorganization and Termination from Employment Reform Act of 1997.” History. Code 1981, § 45-24-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1528, § 1.
§ 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 […]
§ 45-24-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Commission” means the State Personnel Oversight Commission. “Employer” means an employing unit within the government of the State of Georgia, including every department, commission, board, bureau, agency, branch of government, or any other employing unit by whatever name called, which has the authority and power to appoint, employ, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 45-24-3. State Personnel Oversight Commission
There is created the State Personnel Oversight Commission to be composed of three members appointed by the President of the Senate, three members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint one of the Governor’s appointees as chairperson. Five members of the commission […]
§ 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 […]