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CHEMICAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION SUMMARY |
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Trade Secrets |
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A "trade secret" is something that gives an employer an opportunity
to obtain an advantage over competitors. For example, a trade secret may be a confidential
device, pattern, information, or chemical make-up. Chemical industry trade secrets are generally formulas, process data, or a "specific chemical identity." The latter is the type of trade secret information referred to in the Hazard Communication Standard. The term includes the chemical name, the Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS) Registry Number, or any other specific information that reveals the precise designation. It does not include common names. The standard strikes a balance between the need to protect exposed employees and the employer's need to maintain the confidentiality of a bona fide trade secret. This is achieved by providing for limited disclosure to health professionals (who are furnishing medical or other occupational health services to exposed employees) or to employees and their designated representatives. This disclosure is provided under specified conditions of need and confidentiality. |
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