Can MSDS be electronically?

Can MSDS be electronically?

OSHA has allowed electronic access to MSDSs since at least July, 1989.

What is the MSDS called now?

Another change, thanks to GHS, is the renaming of material safety data sheets from MSDSs to simply safety data sheets, or SDSs.

Do MSDS still exist?

Employers, as well as chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers, have less than six months to replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS). As a reminder, effective June 1, 2015, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be replaced with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Are hard copies of MSDS required?

While OSHA’s hazard communication standard (1910.1200) requires companies to produce hard copies of MSDSs upon request, it does not require companies to use a paper-management solution or even have pre-printed copies of MSDSs on hand.

Do you have to keep hard copies of SDS sheets?

The Hazard Communication Standard requires that employers maintain copies of material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace. Employers may discard a material safety data sheet for a mixture, if the new data sheet includes the same hazardous chemicals as the original formulation.

Why are MSDS now SDS?

SDS is a simpler and more effective way to communicate the hazards of the chemicals used. MSDS could be in different formats for the information, so nothing was regulated. By switching to SDS, it is now easier for employees to find the information they need for chemicals.

Why did SDS replace MSDS?

The switch from MSDS to SDS format is expected to increase your workplace safety and make it easier for your business to properly use, store, and dispose of the chemicals you use. However, the transition will also require employers to update their chemical inventory management systems.

What do the letters WHMIS stand for?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)