Responding to criticisms about the quality of many material safety data sheets (MSDS) circulating in workplaces, OSHA is preparing three guidance documents to improve the quality of chemical hazard information provided to workers.
“Guidance for Hazard Determination†— This guideline will detail and hopefully simplify the process of how to determine a hazard. Per OSHA’s hazard communication standard, chemical manufacturers and importers must evaluate scientific evidence in order to identify hazards associated with any chemical they manufacture or import. This provides the basis for the hazard information provided in MSDSs, on labels and during worker training.