Sec. 820.5. General recordkeeping responsibilities

(a) The record required to be maintained by Labor Law, section 879, shall specify the name, address and social security number of the employee, and the chemical and trade name(s), chemical abstracts service number, and manufacturer, if known, of each substance to which the employee has been exposed.

(b) The employer shall keep a file of any written materials maintained to comply with Labor Law, article 28, including, at least, training materials and the MSDS's or chemical data sheets for each toxic substance found in the workplace since the effective date of Labor Law, article 28, whether or not the substance is still present in the workplace.

(c) An employer ceasing operations or relocating out of the State shall supply the New York State Department of Health with a copy of the records required under subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section.