One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted February 6, 2004 Requirements for MSDS By Mark R. Samios Material safety date sheets (MSDS) must be in English and include information regarding the specific identity of the hazardous chemical(s) involved and the common names. Additionally, information must be provided on: The physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous chemical Known acute and chronic health effects and related health information Exposure limits Whether the chemical is considered to be a carcinogen Precautionary measures Emergency and first aid procedures Disposal precautions and procedures The identification of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet One area where cleaning operators can gauge their employees’ willingness to adhere to recommendations of the material safety data sheets is in the use of goggles when applying cleaning chemicals. Some MSDS for JanSan chemicals requires the use of goggles. It is logical to protect your eyes from a liquid that might be sprayed or splashed or even misted. A mist might even encroach around the sides of normal glasses. That’s why most manufacturers recommend goggles when using liquid chemicals. However, workers don’t like to wear goggles. If they have to wear anything at all, they would prefer glasses. Unfortunately, many supervisors would rather let them wear glasses than enforce the rule. Mark R. Samios is national education director for PortionPac Chemical Corporation, Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 11, 2007 The MSDS FAQ: Compliance Great link! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
