Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know for sure if you MUST print out SDS for every chemical in every faculty within the school. I remember reading somewhere (and cannot remember where) that as long as we had access to SDS on line then that is good enough. Is that true? Or is it a RULE thru DEC that we must have a hard copy printed for every chemical in every staffroom???
Thanks
Facts about SDS
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Re: Facts about SDS
You are correct - the law states that all employees using a hazardous chemical must have access to the current SDS. How your employer defines "access" varies. An electronic copy is fine as long as it is always accessible - what happens in the event of a black out, computer failure, internet shut down etc? I keep a hard copy in the relevant area, a master set in the front office and I have also started an electronic file (I'm downloading the documents anyway, so it is one more step to save them to a particular folder). I don't work in a DET school, so also check what their expectations are.
Re: Facts about SDS
I haven't seen anything formally in the DEC about not having to print SDS. I have heard the same as you though that since 'everyone' has easy access to a computer now then it is not as necessary to have a printed version.
I'm planning on making sure the mini SDS's easily accessible until we get notified one way or the other.
I'm planning on making sure the mini SDS's easily accessible until we get notified one way or the other.
Re: Facts about SDS
ok thanks guys...will just print out mini sds.