Office workers who encounter a chemical infrequently are covered by the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act's general duty clause.

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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act's Hazard Communication Standard, organizations must have material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals that employees are exposed to. Office workers who encounter a chemical infrequently (such as an office worker who occasionally changes the toner in a copier) are not covered by these requirements.

Office Workers Who Encounter a Chemical Infrequently Are Covered by the Requirements