Safety Data Sheets are critical documents that provide detailed information about the hazards as well as the precautions on handling, storage, and emergency measures related to chemical products. In manufacturing settings, where hazardous chemicals are prevalent, effective SDS management is not just a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of workplace safety.
This is where msdsSource, a leading SDS management software, becomes indispensable for manufacturers across Canada and the United States.
Regulatory bodies like OSHA in the U.S. and WHMIS in Canada mandate that manufacturers maintain up-to-date SDSs for all hazardous substances. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties and, more importantly, endanger the health and safety of employees and the environment.
From solvents and adhesives to paints and lubricants, these substances are integral to production processes but pose significant risks if mishandled. Manufacturers routinely use various hazardous chemicals, including:
Used in cleaning and degreasing, solvents can be flammable and toxic.
Often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause respiratory issues.
May contain heavy metals and VOCs, posing health risks upon inhalation or skin contact.
Can be corrosive and cause skin and eye irritation.
Flammable substances that require careful handling and storage.
Proper SDS management ensures that information about these chemicals is readily accessible, facilitating safe handling and emergency response.
Introducing mSDS Source:
msdsSource offers a robust platform tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing companies. It is designed to streamline SDS management, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.
msdsSource provides a centralized repository for all SDS documents, allowing manufacturers to manage SDSs across multiple sites, plants, and factories efficiently. This centralized approach reduces the time and effort required to maintain and update SDSs.
With msdsSource, manufacturers have access to the latest and most accurate SDSs, minimizing the risk of non-compliance. The platform is regularly updated with new SDS information, ensuring that all data is current and reliable.
By automating SDS management processes, msdsSource frees up valuable resources, allowing staff to focus on higher value health and safety priorities. This efficiency translates into cost savings and improved productivity.
msdsSource contributes to a safer work environment with an accessible application that offers an easy-to-use interfaces and mobile-friendly application. Employees can access just in time SDS information on the go, ensuring they have the necessary data to handle chemicals safely.
Print an inventory of your current chemicals subject to reporting requirements under EPCRA, CERCLA, Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Also record inventory quantities. Regulatory module includes Prop 65 reporting for our California customers, REACH list, EPA’s List of Lists, Department of Homeland Security list and the Superfund Chemicals list.
msdsSource offers two service levels. Match the service level with your needs and budget. We offer a basic level of service for the customer to populate the SDS portal yourself. Or choose the gold tier service level and we do the work for you.
msdsSource offers optional NFPA, HMIS and GHS secondary labels to print at your wokrplace. Labels may become damaged or illegible at the workplace and require replacement. Labels are crucial for workplace safety, particularly when hazardous chemicals are transferred from their original containers into smaller, secondary containers. These labels ensure that workers have access to the necessary information about the contents, hazards, and safe handling procedures of the chemical. Many regulations, like OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and Canada’s WHMIS, require that secondary containers be properly labeled.
In addition to managing existing SDSs, manufacturers often need to create new SDSs for proprietary chemical products. msdsSource offers professional SDS authoring services as well as software. Our experienced authors can write SDSs for manufacturers developing new products or entering new markets.
Contact us for effective SDS management or SDS Authoring needs to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for manufacturers in Canada and the United States.
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