Section 325.51171. Recordkeeping; objective data for exempted operations.

Rule 21. (1) If the processing, use, and handling of products made from or containing EtO are exempted pursuant to R 325.51151, or where objective data have been relied on instead of initial monitoring pursuant to R 325.51155(2), an employer shall establish and maintain  an  accurate record of the objective data reasonably relied  upon in support of the exemption, which shall include all of the following information:

(a)   The product qualifying for exemption.

(b)   The source of the objective data.

(c)   The testing protocol and the results of the testing or an analysis of the material, or both, for the release of EtO.

(d)    A description of the operation exempted and how the data supports the exemption.

(e)    Other data relevant to the operations, materials, processing, or employee exposures covered by the exemption.

(2)   An employer shall maintain the record specified in subrule (1) of this rule for the duration of the employer's reliance upon such objective data.

History: 1988 AACS.