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CHEMICAL HAZARD COMMUNICATION SUMMARY |
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Trade Secrets - Medical Emergency |
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The chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer must immediately disclose
the specific chemical identity of a hazardous chemical to a treating physician or nurse
when the information is needed for proper emergency or first-aid treatment. As soon as
circumstances permit, the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer may obtain a
written statement of need and a confidentiality agreement. Under the contingency described here, the treating physician or nurse has the ultimate responsibility for determining that a medical emergency exists. At the time of the emergency, the professional judgement of the physician or nurse regarding the situation must form the basis for triggering the immediate disclosure requirement. Because the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer can demand a written statement of need and a confidentiality agreement to be completed after the emergency is abated, further disclosure of the trade secret can be effectively controlled. |
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