The efficacy of Safety Data Sheets in informing risk based decision making: A review of the aerospace sector

Nayar, Gitanjali; Wehrmeyer, Walter; Phillips, C.A.; Crankshaw, Ned; Marsh, Nathan D.; France, Chris

doi:10.1016/j.jchas.2015.09.002

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“…Other researchers (Lee et al 2012, Safework Australia 2010, Nayer et al 2015), have examined nanomaterial-related and other MSDSs for quality. 16, 17, 18 They found that the majority of the MSDS did not include sufficient information on the safety of nanomaterials or on how to appropriately inform an occupational risk assessment.…”

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An evaluation of engineered nanomaterial safety data sheets for safety and health information post implementation of the revised hazard communication standard

Hodson¹,

Eastlake²,

Herbers³

2019

J. Chem. Health Saf.

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In 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the revised Hazard Communication Standard to bring the US in closer alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, and make the exchange of health and safety information more effective. To evaluate the impact of this change on the reliability and accuracy of safety data sheets, a sample of safety data sheets specific to engineered nanomaterials was obtained by using an internet search engine and subsequently evaluated. These safety data sheets were evaluated using a modified Kimlisch et al. (1997) criteria for ranking the quality of data into categories of reliability and the Eastlake et al. (2012) ranking scheme for scoring four categories. While 86 safety data sheets for nanomaterials were obtained during 2016–2017, 19 of these had no date of completion or revision and could not be evaluated since it was impossible to determine if they were pre or post 2012, when the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard was issued. The remaining 67 safety data sheets were ranked by the Kimlisch et al. criteria, and 28.4% (19) were found to be reliable without restrictions (excellent), 35.8% (24) were reliable with restrictions (good), and 35.8% (24) were determined to be unreliable. Evaluating the SDSs using the Eastlake et al. ranking scheme resulted in 3% (2) as satisfactory, 17.9% (12) as being in need of improvement, and 79% (53) in need of significant improvement. It is noteworthy that out of the 79% in need of significant improvement, 25.4% (17) did not have enough data to be evaluated. This evaluation of nanomaterial safety data sheets revealed that the quality of information on many still cannot be relied upon to offer adequate information on the inherent health and safety hazards, including handling and storage of engineered nanomaterials.

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“…This left 42% of the SDS as lacking acceptable human health information and 50% lacking acceptable safety information. 18…”

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An evaluation of engineered nanomaterial safety data sheets for safety and health information post implementation of the revised hazard communication standard

Hodson¹,

Eastlake²,

Herbers³

2019

J. Chem. Health Saf.

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“…There are many publications in the chemical literature about SDSs. They range from discussions of what they are, , to who uses them , and how they are used, − to how the technical information can be captured and brought onto a readily searchable digital platform. , Kolchinski recently published an article looking at incorrect or erroneous information on SDSs and how such information can lead to safety issues. A further issue raised by most parties impacted by hazard communication requirements is that the intent of GHS was to have a uniform standard for hazard labels and SDSs globally.…”

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Safety Data Sheets: Challenges for Authors, Expectations for End-Users

DeMasi¹,

Elston²,

Langerman³

2022

ACS Chem. Health Saf.

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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are a primary tool for chemical hazard communication. The creation and maintenance of product SDSs (and the corresponding labels) is a significant cost center for chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers. SDS management is also a significant focal point for regulators. There are many complaints about SDS content, ranging from missing or incomplete information, erroneous information to the cost of creating or maintaining SDSs. The rapidly evolving global chemical regulatory environment places a burden on the chemical manufacturer of staying current with regulations as well as hazards. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was designed to make the globalization of hazard communication easier for the chemical user. It has but certainly not completely. GHS has complicated the creation and management of SDSs for the chemical manufacturer in many ways. This article will examine these areas, including the development and use of machine-created SDSs using global safety and regulatory data, and provide the perspective of a chemical manufacturer and SDS author.

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“…European Chemical Agency (ECHA) recommends the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to assure adequate safety information and application of proper precaution of hazardous substances during supply chain, storage, and transportation [6].…”

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Implementation of Safety Standards in Saudi Arabian Scientific Laboratories: An Empirical Study

Alsubiaee¹,

Alshahrani²,

Alazmi³

et al. 2017

J Arthritis

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The efficacy of Safety Data Sheets in informing risk based decision making: A review of the aerospace sector

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

An evaluation of engineered nanomaterial safety data sheets for safety and health information post implementation of the revised hazard communication standard

An evaluation of engineered nanomaterial safety data sheets for safety and health information post implementation of the revised hazard communication standard

Safety Data Sheets: Challenges for Authors, Expectations for End-Users

Implementation of Safety Standards in Saudi Arabian Scientific Laboratories: An Empirical Study

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