Title 45, Chapter 22, Section 4
( 45-22-4)
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 who introduces
hazardous chemicals into the workplace shall provide material safety
data sheets for such chemicals to all employees using them and
instruction in handling, emergency procedures, and disposal prior to
introducing such hazardous chemicals. This Code section shall not
be construed to place responsibility on any person, firm, or
corporation other than public contractors. |