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MSHA - Title 30 CFR

30 CFR § 47.83

Disclosure in a medical emergency.

(a) Upon request and regardless of the existence of a written statement of need or a confidentiality agreement, the operator must immediately disclose the identity of a trade secret chemical to the treating health professional when that person determines that--
    (1) A medical emergency exists, and
    (2) The identity of the hazardous chemical is necessary for emergency or first-aid treatment.
(b) The operator may require a written statement of need and confidentiality agreement in accordance with the provisions of § 47.84 and § 47.85 as soon as circumstances permit.



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