Is there an expiry date for safety data sheets SDS?

A Safety Data Sheet shall be reviewed at least every 3 years. Records of SDS updates such as content, date, and version revision, shall be kept for 3 years.

What was SDS called prior to 2012?

Each chemical should have its own SDS that is easily accessible to employees who may be exposed to said chemical. Prior to OSHA updating certain requirements of HAZCOM in 2012, safety data sheets were known as material safety data sheets (MSDS). Since then, there has often been some confusion regarding MSDS vs SDS.

Do SDS expire after 5 years?

Depending on your provincial or territorial jurisdiction, some employers have obligations under WHMIS 2015 to ensure SDSs for hazardous products in your workplace are not more than three years old.

When did it change from MSDS to SDS?

June 1, 2015
Employers, as well as chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers, have less than six months to replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS). As a reminder, effective June 1, 2015, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be replaced with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

What is the issue date of an SDS?

Rules for revised (updated) safety data sheets The revised safety data sheet must contain the date of the most recent update. The issue date of the safety data sheet must be indicated on the first page.

Are they still called MSDS?

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is now called an SDS (Safety Data Sheet). Purpose of both MSDS and SDS documents remains unchanged and is to list the information pertaining to the occupational health and safety for the various uses of the substances and products.

Why did we change from MSDS to SDS?

The switch from MSDS to SDS format is expected to increase your workplace safety and make it easier for your business to properly use, store, and dispose of the chemicals you use. In fact, December 2013 already contained an OSHA deadline to make sure all employees were trained in the new SDS format.

Can a worker choose not to participate in WHMIS training?

Volunteers: WHMIS training for volunteers can vary. In some jurisdictions, volunteers do not meet the definition of a worker and therefore, do not legally require WHMIS training. It is, however, a good idea to give general training to volunteers to ensure that they know how to handle controlled products safely.

When was the SDS last revised?

2012
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised in 2012, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety Data Sheets) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards.