Question

You are working to bring a healthcare facility into compliance with the SDS-related provisions of OSHA’s HCS. You interview administrative personnel at the facility. You learn that the facility has compiled a list of all hazardous chemicals to which workers in the facility might be exposed. An SDS corresponding to each chemical on the list has been obtained and filed. For full compliance, you advise that this facility also must:

Answer 1

Answer: 1. the facility must display or keep the SDS for the chemicals in the chemical store.

2. A copy of the SDS is to be with the attending medic incase of accidental exposure

3. Mock drills should be done as refresher on actions to take after a chemical spill/ exposure.

4. Incase an antidote is required, it must be present as long as the chemical concerned is available.

5. Quantity, expiry information should also always be updated.

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