This practice described how to prepare the information on hazardous materials as required for employee safety and health programs. This practice also provided information on what data are required for the safe handling, storage, use, transportation, and environmentally acceptable disposal of these materials.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety, this practice was withdrawn in October 2014. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.
Значение и использованиеThis practice was developed at the request of the General Services Administration of the United States government. It is intended to provide guidance and assistance to anyone charged with the responsibility of creating or reviewing material safety data sheets (MSDS) for accuracy. Such sheets are required of any vendor who provides goods or services which may be hazardous in any way. This guide is not a legal document and does not purport to officially represent the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard, requirements of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency's Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act), the laws of any state or municipality, or the laws of any foreign nation.
Область применения1.1 This practice describes how to prepare the information on hazardous materials as required for employee safety and health programs. This practice also provides information on what data are required for the safe handling, storage, use, transportation, and environmentally acceptable disposal of these materials.