Which entity requires that employers maintain copies readily accessible and interpret and apply properly?

• A. EPA requires that
• B. OSHA requires that
• C. Local fire department requires that
• D. The pesticide manufacturer requires that

Answer: (B)

OSHA requires that employers maintain copies of safety information for hazardous chemicals and ensure those resources are readily accessible and that workers are trained to interpret and apply the information correctly. In practice, this means keeping safety data sheets (SDS) for pesticides and other chemicals, which include hazard details, proper handling, required personal protective equipment, first aid measures, and spill or emergency procedures. Employees should be able to access these sheets easily and understand how to use the information to stay safe. EPA governs pesticide labeling and registration, providing the product label as the primary guidance for use, while local fire departments may have storage or emergency response requirements; however, the specific duty to keep accessible safety information and to interpret and apply it properly is an OSHA obligation.