Wisconsin Statutes 101.581 – Notice requirements
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 101.581
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Minor: means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, except that for purposes of investigating or prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated a state or federal criminal law or any civil law or municipal ordinance, "minor" does not include a person who has attained the age of 17 years. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) Employer. An employer who uses, studies or produces a toxic substance, infectious agent or pesticide shall post in every workplace at the location where notices to employees are usually posted a sign which informs employees that the employer is required, upon request, to provide an employee or employee representative with all of the following:
(a) The identity of any toxic substance or infectious agent which an employee works with or is likely to be exposed to.
(b) A description of any hazardous effect of the toxic substance or infectious agent.
(c) Information regarding precautions to be taken when handling the toxic substance or infectious agent.
(d) Information regarding procedures for emergency treatment in the event of overexposure to the toxic substance or infectious agent.
(e) Access to the information contained on the label of any pesticide with which the employee works or to which the employee is likely to be exposed.
(2) Agricultural employer. An agricultural employer who uses pesticides shall post in a prominent place in the workplace a sign which informs employees that the agricultural employer is required, upon request, to provide an employee or employee representative with access to the information contained on the label of any pesticide with which the employee works or to which the employee is likely to be exposed.
(3) Minor employee. If an employee is a minor, an employer or agricultural employer shall send to the employee’s parent or guardian, at the address provided by the employee, notice of the employee’s rights under sub. (1) or (2).