Which act requires employees to obtain and retain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals?

• A. Michigan MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act
• B. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
• C. Clean Air Act
• D. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that workers must have access to Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous chemical they might encounter, and the Michigan law that specifically requires this is the MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act. This act mandates employers to obtain SDSs from manufacturers for all hazardous chemicals used, stored, or produced in the workplace and to keep them readily available for employees. It underpins the state’s hazard communication program, ensuring that workers can review information on chemical hazards, safe handling, PPE, and emergency measures. While the federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard also requires SDSs and hazard information, the Michigan MIOSHA Right-to-Know Act is the direct authority governing this requirement within the state context.