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When must workers be able to get to the safety data sheets for chemicals in their work area?

During every work shift, while they are in their work area.

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  1. Only during office hours
  2. Within 30 days of asking
  3. During each work shift ✔

Why: The employer must keep an SDS for every hazardous chemical in the workplace, readily accessible to workers in their work area during each shift. A locked office at night does not count.

Huh, didn't know that: Employers may keep SDSs electronically if workers can still reach them without barriers.

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Answer: During each work shift. The employer must keep an SDS for every hazardous chemical in the workplace, readily accessible to workers in their work area during each shift. A locked office at night does not count.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1910.1200
    shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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