The Hazard Communication Standard does not apply to hazardous waste regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, tobacco products, some wood or wood products, or food, cosmetics, or certain drugs. A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET must be provided by the employer for each chemical used which poses a physical or health hazard. They must be kept in a consistent, conspicuous place, be in English, and contain at least the following: Identity of the chemical (as used on the label) Physical hazards and health hazards Primary routes of entry Whether it is a carcinogen Precautions for safe handling and use Emergency and first aid procedures Date of preparation or latest revision Name, address, and phone number of manufacturer, importer, or other party If relevant information in the above categories was not available when the MSDS was prepared, this must be explained. There can be no blank spaces on the forms. If they exist, it could indicate a printing or copying problem and you should contact your supervisor to point out the flaw. This standard also covers the area of container labeling. Labels must be present on items containing hazardous materials, must be printed in English, must be legible, and must contain the following information: Identity of the hazardous chemical Appropriate hazard warnings Name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party On individual stationary containers, signs, placards, batch tickets, or printed operating procedures may replace labels.