Safety News communicated to the facility or employer who receives the chemical. Manufacturers, importers, and distributors are also responsible for updating SDSs anytime new developments or changes occur for the classification of a certain chemical.
as you cannot simply rely on using Google or any other type of search engine to find accurate SDSs.
• Employers must make the SDSs they receive easily accessible for workers and are responsible for maintaining the stock. The chemical safety training that employers are required to provide must include interpreting and using SDSs. Instruction on hazardous substance exposure is difficult without the data sheet to use as a starting point, so employers should request SDSs if they do not have an adequate supply.
By now, all facilities in the US should have upgraded to the SDS format for every chemical that they use. Businesses that are audited by OSHA and found to have missing or inadequate chemical information may be cited with a violation. Employees need to be fully aware of the risks that are involved with their daily operations, and they should also have an understanding of the steps they can take to improve their own safety as they handle chemicals.
SDSs must be readily accessible for reference when employees have questions or need to ensure they are taking the proper precautions as they come into contact with dangerous substances. The sheets should be located in the actual work area, and kept either physically in a binder or electronically on an accessible computer. Many manufacturers send a paper copy of the SDS with the chemical order. Keeping track of this copy is essential,
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Chemical Safety in the Workplace
Safety Data Sheets are integral to hazard communications and chemical safety; by having them on hand, SDSs play an essential role in reducing the risk of a chemical accident and help minimize the impact if an accident does occur. S
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