Chemical Management
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Does OSHA Really Require Employers to Keep SDSs and MSDSs for 30 Years?
Note: This blog was updated on September 20, 2024 to provide additional clarification. The short answer is: “No, not quite.” What Does OSHA’s 30-Year Requirement Actually Cover? Many EHS professionals don’t realize that the “30-year” requirement is not actually in the HazCom standard. It’s found in a different standard, 1910.1020 on “Access to Employee Exposure […]
Are MSDSs Required for Consumer Chemical Products?
Just back from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) show in San Antonio. Great show and thanks to all that stopped by our booth. A number of people at the show asked me if material safety data sheets (MSDSs) are required for consumer products like Windex or Lysol? This is a common question we […]
Is electronic MSDS management OSHA compliant?
Is Electronic SDS Management OSHA Compliant? As you can guess, we get this question often. So let’s clear the air once and for all. The answer, of course, is YES… as long as you meet these three criteria: Have a back-up system in place in case of a foreseeable emergency. Ensure that your system is integrated […]