Safety Data Sheets (SDS's)

Written on 04/24/2023
Ken Reisig

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) explicitly permits these compliance methods at paragraph (g)(8):

"...Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options."

 

OSHA permits "paperless compliance" methods because the HazCom standard, like many OSHA standards, is performance-based, meaning that OSHA does not care how you comply so long as you comply. The employer must meet all of the following requirements, however:

  1. SDSs must be readily accessible with no barriers to employee access. This means reliable devices accessible at all times without the employee needing to ask anyone for permission.
  2. Workers must be trained in the use of these devices, including specific software.
  3. There must be an adequate back-up system and written plan for rapid access to hazard information in the event of an emergency including power-outages, equipment failure, on-line access delays, etc.
  4. The system of electronic access is part of the overall hazard communication program.
  5. Employees and emergency response personnel must be able to immediately obtain hard copies of the SDSs, if needed or desired.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) - Table of Contents:

  1.  3M Fire Barrier IC15 WB – Respiratory (OSHA)
  2.  ABC Dry Chemical – Non-Haz
  3.  Acetylene – Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.1
  4.  Carbon Dioxide – Non-Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.2
  5.  Carbon Monoxide – Non-Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.2
  6.  Chemguard C-303 – Respiratory Hazard (OSHA)
  7.  CPVC TFP-500 Solvent – Flammable Liquid, Class 2.1
  8.  CRC Smoke Test – Flammable Gas, Class 3
  9.  Dow Great Stuff Fill and Seal – Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.1
  10. Dow Great Stuff Foam Sealant – Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.1
  11. Fire Fighter GL48 – Non-Haz
  12. FS-ONE High Performance Intumescent – Irritant (OSHA)
  13. GHS Rigid Dark Oil – Non-Haz
  14. Hilti Safety Boosters – Explosive, Class 1.5
  15. Hydro-Balance Leak Seek – Non-Haz
  16. Liquefied Petroleum Gas C3H8 – Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.1 
  17. Lube-fit Pipe Joint Lubricant – Non-Haz
  18. NCIB Low Temp Leak Detector – Irritant (OSHA)
  19. Non-detergent Motor oil 30wt – Irritant (OSHA)
  20. Oxygen – compressed gas – Oxidizer, Class 5.1
  21. Pipefit Thread Sealing Paste – Non-Haz
  22. Propane LPG – Flammable Gas, Pressurized, Class 2.1  
  23. Propylene Glycol – Non-Haz
  24. Quickcrete Mortar Mix – Corrosive (OSHA)
  25. SPX FLOW Activated Alumina – Non-Haz
  26. Teflon Tape – Non-Haz
  27. Tyco LFP Antifreeze – Non-Haz
  28. WD-40 Aerosol – Flammable Gas, Class 2.1
  29. Plumbers Grease – Irritant (OSHA)

 

All Commonwealth Fire Protection Company’s (CFPC’s) Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials are available @cfpsprinkler.com/safety, on Google drive, or in hard copy in Foreman vehicles.

 

Otherwise, please contact CFPC’s Safety & Risk Department (717) 656-2981 with any questions.