Section 325.77110b. Warning signs and labels.  


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  • Rule 10b. (1) An employer shall post signs at entrances to regulated areas. The signs shall bear the following legend:

    Text Box: DANGER BENZENE
MAY CAUSE CANCER
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR DO NOT SMOKE
WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

    (2)   Prior to June 1, 2016, an employer may use the following legend instead of that specified in subrule (1) of this rule:

    DANGER BENZENE CANCER HAZARD

    FLAMMABLE - NO SMOKING AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY RESPIRATOR REQUIRED

    (3)   An employer shall ensure that labels or other appropriate forms of warning are provided for containers of benzene within the workplace. The labels shall comply with the requirements of R 325.77110a, Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication,” section (f), as referenced in R 325.77101a, and in sections 14a to 14m of the act.

    (4)   Prior to June 1, 2015, an employer shall include the following legend or similar language on the labels or other appropriate forms of warning:

    Text Box: DANGER
CONTAINS BENZENE CANCER HAZARD

History: 2014 AACS.