MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets A Material Safety

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that provides health and safety

MSDS covers the entire category of chemical substances which may cause harm to the

MSDS are required by OSHA regulations to be kept in a yellow and black

MSDS are required by OSHA regulations to be kept in The Right to Know

Although several binders may be kept on premises, the binder in the Right to

Each potentially harmful chemical purchased for an operation must come with a MSDS. Not

MSDSs provide information on: • the manufacturer or supplier • the product name, ingredients,

Manufacturers of dangerous goods and hazardous substances must: • provide an MSDS for each

Employers using or storing dangerous goods or hazardous substances on their premises must ensure

Information included on a MSDS: The MSDS must be written in a language that

The MSDS must state in a clearly define area of the sheet the following:

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MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that provides health and safety information about products, substances or chemicals that are classified as hazardous substances or dangerous goods.

MSDS covers the entire category of chemical substances which may cause harm to the workers who handle them. Some of these a person may never come across, others are everyday cleaners and degreasers which are also covered.

MSDS are required by OSHA regulations to be kept in a yellow and black binder that is clearly marked as MSDS.

MSDS are required by OSHA regulations to be kept in The Right to Know Center.

Although several binders may be kept on premises, the binder in the Right to Know Center is the only one required by Federal regulation.

Each potentially harmful chemical purchased for an operation must come with a MSDS. Not every sheet from each shipment or box must be kept. At least one current copy of the MSDS must be on premise for each chemical.

MSDSs provide information on: • the manufacturer or supplier • the product name, ingredients, and properties • how the product can affect people’s health • precautions for using or storing it safely Who prepares and provides MSDSs

Manufacturers of dangerous goods and hazardous substances must: • provide an MSDS for each of their products provide the current MSDS to employers or occupiers of premises where the product is used or stored • review and revise each MSDS as often as necessary and at least every 5 years to make sure that the information is accurate and up to date

Employers using or storing dangerous goods or hazardous substances on their premises must ensure that: • have an up to date MSDS for each of these products • ensure employees, contractors and emergency services personnel have access to the MSDS

Information included on a MSDS: The MSDS must be written in a language that is understandable to all employees, be legible and include the following information: product name of the dangerous goods or hazardous substance • • the name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer • telephone number for information in the event of an emergency • the date the MSDS was prepared or last reviewed • a clear statement that the substance is a hazardous substance (if applicable)

The MSDS must state in a clearly define area of the sheet the following: • First aid measures • Emergency procedures • Any relevant health hazard information • The chemical and physical properties of the substance or its ingredients including any hazardous decomposition products likely to be generated during normal use

The MSDS must state in a clearly define area of the sheet the following: • Precautions for the safe use of the substance, including engineering controls and personal protective equipment • Precautions for the safe storage and disposal of the substance