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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Library Management (29 CFR 1910.1200)
An audit of the workplace safety data sheet library covering completeness, accessibility, currency, and the required 16-section format under HazCom.
29 CFR 1910.1200
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Inventory & Completeness
- Is a current chemical inventory maintained that matches every hazardous product on site? *
- Is an SDS on file for each hazardous chemical known to be present? *
- Are missing SDSs requested from the manufacturer, importer, or distributor and documented? *
- List any chemicals currently missing an SDS: *
Format & Content
- Does each SDS follow the required 16-section GHS-aligned format? *
- Are SDSs in English (additional languages permitted) and legible? *
- Do SDSs reflect the most recent hazard classification and label elements? *
Accessibility
- Are SDSs readily accessible to employees during all work shifts without barriers? *
- If electronic, is a reliable backup and immediate-access method available during outages or emergencies? *
- Do employees know where and how to retrieve an SDS in their work area? *
Currency & Maintenance
- Is the library reviewed periodically to remove discontinued products and add new ones? *
- Are updated SDSs (received with new significant information) added within three months? *
- Is there a designated person responsible for maintaining the SDS library? *
- Record the date of the last full library review: *
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