Can I use the MSDS service instead of keeping paper data sheets?
Yes, the Canadian federal government recognizes DVD and WWW as an acceptable means of making the data sheets available in the workplace. WHMIS regulations stipulate that material safety data sheets must be readily available in the workplace. This is a good reason to have a subscription to MSDS – it is convenient and current. What makes the CCOHS MSDS Database different? Why should I use this database when there are data sheets freely available on the Internet? • The CCOHS MSDS database is produced under the most stringent quality assurance procedures. We make sure that we only have data sheets from the companies who produce the information and take responsibility for the content and currency. • There are many sources of data sheets available these days, and sometimes we’re asked to include miscellaneous collections of data sheets in the CCOHS database. However, the quality and currency is often questionable, and we frequently already have more current information in the database direct
Yes, the Canadian federal government recognizes DVD and WWW as an acceptable means of making the data sheets available in the workplace. WHMIS regulations stipulate that material safety data sheets must be readily available in the workplace. This is a good reason to have a subscription to MSDS – it is convenient and current.
