South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Article 1 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
Subarticle 11 - RULES OF AGENCY PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE CONCERNING SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DISCLOSURE POLICY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF TRADE SECRETS
Section 71-1107 - Removal Of Trade Secret Material From Submitter's Premises

A. Trade secret material should be, to the extent possible, examined on the premises of the submitter's establishment. It should not be removed unless it appears to the inspector that it is necessary and relevant to enforce provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and applicable standards. These materials should not be removed merely for the convenience of the inspector in conducting his inspections.

B. When trade secret material other than samples for laboratory analysis is removed from the submitter's premises, it shall be transported directly to a secured storage facility and placed therein for safekeeping.

C. The Department of Labor or any employer may agree to leave any trade secret material on the employer's premises provided that the Department of Labor representatives are granted sufficient access to the secrets to enable them to carry out the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

D. Samples for laboratory analysis shall be transported directed to the laboratory and protected as described in R. 71-1105F.