This information should be provided to the project manager during the project planning phases and before any work begins. Original containers of hazardous substances are labeled by the manufacturer. Maintaining original labels in an unaltered condition is the primary method of ensuring proper hazardous material labeling. A recommended, but not required, practice is to also include the common name of the material such as paint thinner, window cleaner, etc. Hazard warnings include health and physical hazards found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Information includes how to store, handle, and work with a hazardous product safely.
A file or loose leaf binder with MSDSs addresses this issue. Employees must be informed of the location and availability of MSDSs. Most laboratory reagents have MSDS s readily available via the World Wide Web. MSDS s available via the internet do not need to be kept in hard copy format by the department. MSDS s not available on the internet may be obtained through the Safety Office location of the Institute s Master MSDS file.