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Does OSHA Really Require Employers to Keep MSDSs for 30 Years?

2010/08/24

You are required to keep some record of the identity of the substances or agents to which employees are exposed for 30 years. To that end, OSHA recognizes an MSDS as an acceptable record – and as you will see, MSDS retention may be your easiest recourse.

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Not Making MSDS Available Burns Employee, Employer and OSHA

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June 15, 2010

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Breaking Down the Hazard Communication Standard

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REACH Will Reach Well Beyond the EU

May 20, 2009

GHS is a Reality… Are you Ready?

May 8, 2009

Is electronic MSDS management OSHA compliant?

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