UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Right to Know - Global Harmonized System

Environmental & Occupational Safety

Introduction

Locating SDS

If you have any concerns about chemicals in your workplace, you should know that in all cases, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required by law to be:

  • Kept on file while the chemical is being stored, in transport and during use
  • Stored in each facility and readily available to all employees, and not in a locked cabinet
  • Kept in an archive file forever and never thrown away, burned or shredded (Including SDS for chemicals that are no longer in use)
  • Note: SDS can be kept in an electronic database in lieu of hard copies as long as they are readily accessible to employees and there is a backup system for access in case of emergency.

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