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MSDS: What you need to know

Governing Law and Regulations

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety data sheet (SDS) requirements:

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U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), 15 USC 651 et seq., and hazard communication regulations at 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix D

Trade secrets: 29 CFR 1910.1200(i)

Laboratory hazard information: 29 CFR 1910.1450

Medical records: 29 CFR 1910.1020

Training: 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)

Regulatory Agency

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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CROSS-REFERENCE
Hazard Communication Standard Training
Frequently Asked Questions

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Overview

In this analysis, the acronym "(M)SDS" refers to both the material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements in effect until June 1, 2015, and the safety data sheet (SDS) requirements effective June 1, 2015, under OSHA's Globally Harmonized System (GHS) amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard. Employers will be allowed to comply with both the MSDS and SDS requirements at the same time from May 25, 2012, until the effective dates. The acronym "MSDS" will be used when referring to requirements under HazCom before the GHS amendments. The acronym "SDS" will be used when referring to requirements specific to the new SDS system.

The (M)SDS is at the heart of federal OSHA's hazard communication standard (HazCom), and any employer with employees exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals must comply. The (M)SDS is a detailed, written description of a hazardous chemical. It is the primary source of information about hazardous chemicals for employers and their workers, and contains comprehensive technical ...


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State Requirements

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