transferred into another container must be re-labeled immediately using the GHS (see Table 7 under Appendix A). Stickers and ink used for labeling should be waterproof. The name of the chemical must be spelled out as well as other information such as hazards and precautions, the date it was re- packaged, and strength and purity of the material. Safety Data Sheets Every laboratory shall maintain a hard copy of their SDS on file for the chemicals used or stored on the premises. This file shall remain accessible to every employee who works with those chemicals. The Office of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety will also maintain a comprehensive digital file of Safety Data Sheets in their office. Missing SDS can be obtained by writing to the company in question requesting copies of the SDS. A standard letter that can be used for requesting an SDS from suppliers has been included (see letter in blue font below). Sample Safety Data Sheet (SDS) request letter To: Name of company From: Name of Principal Investigator or person making the request Re: Safety Data Sheet Date: In an effort to comply with Federal, State and Local employee Right to Know Laws and the recently passed Globally Harmonized System is requesting that your company forward copies of your safety data sheet (SDS). Please forward updated SDS for the following product(s) sent to or purchased by our college: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Copies should be sent to the addresseslisted at the end of this letter. Thank you for your cooperation in the matter. Signature of requestor
transferred into another container must be re-labeled immediately using the GHS (see Table 7 under Appendix A). Stickers and ink used for labeling should be waterproof. The name of the chemical must be spelled out as well as other information such as hazards and precautions, the date it was re- packaged, and strength and purity of the material. Safety Data Sheets Every laboratory shall maintain a hard copy of their SDS on file for the chemicals used or stored on the premises. This file shall remain accessible to every employee who works with those chemicals. The Office of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety will also maintain a comprehensive digital file of Safety Data Sheets in their office. Missing SDS can be obtained by writing to the company in question requesting copies of the SDS. A standard letter that can be used for requesting an SDS from suppliers has been included (see letter in blue font below). Sample Safety Data Sheet (SDS) request letter To: Name of company From: Name of Principal Investigator or person making the request Re: Safety Data Sheet Date: In an effort to comply with Federal, State and Local employee Right to Know Laws and the recently passed Globally Harmonized System is requesting that your company forward copies of your safety data sheet (SDS). Please forward updated SDS for the following product(s) sent to or purchased by our college: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- Copies should be sent to the addresseslisted at the end of this letter. Thank you for your cooperation in the matter. Signature of requestor
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