What is required by law to be on file in the workplace for every hazardous chemical used in a facility?

The correct answer is that a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), now more commonly referred to as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), must be on file in the workplace for every hazardous chemical used in a facility. The purpose of the SDS is to provide detailed information about the chemical's properties, health hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency measures in the event of exposure. This ensures that employees have access to crucial information that can help prevent accidents and respond effectively in case of a hazardous incident.

Having the SDS readily available promotes a safe work environment by informing workers about the potential risks associated with hazardous chemicals and how to safely work with them. It is a legal requirement under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard that employers maintain and provide access to these sheets for all hazardous chemicals present in the workplace.

In contrast, while a compliance certificate, inspection report, or safety training certificate may be useful for workplace safety, they do not contain the specific information about chemical hazards required to ensure safe handling and emergency procedures. Therefore, they do not fulfill the legal requirement that the SDS does.