SDS staff member is responsible for establishing and monitoring Cardiology Medical Group’s SDS program. This person makes sure procedures are developed to obtain the necessary SDSs and reviews incoming SDSs for new or significant health and safety information. This person ensures that any new information is passed on to affected employees.
An SDS should accompany each purchased item. If not, you can contact the Office of Regulatory Compliance. SDS staff member must create and maintain procedures for the following:
•Keeping copies current and updated.
•Passing on any new information to affected employees.
•Managing employee access in work areas.
Copies of SDSs for all hazardous chemicals in use are located in location. SDSs are available to all employees during each work shift. If an SDS is not available or a new chemical in use does not have an SDS, immediately contact SDS staff member.
Note If an alternative to printed SDS is used (such as computer data), provide a description of the format.