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Material Safety Data Sheet Authoring Course
Course Agenda
  • Introductory Overview of MSDSs
    • What are MSDSs?
    • When are MSDSs required?
    • Why are MSDSs required?
    • What purpose does an MSDS serve?
    • Consideration of target audiences
    • OSHA Hazard Communication Standard vs. ANSI Standard
  • OSHA Hazard Communication
    • OSHA requirements for MSDSs
    • In-depth analysis of 29 CFR 1910.1200 focusing on portions applicable to MSDSs
    • OSHA definitions of terms used on MSDSs
    • Health Hazard definitions
    • The Hazard Determination Process
    • Component disclosure and trade secrets under OSHA regulations
    • Regulatory information required for listing on MSDSs
  • MSDS Preparation in Accordance with ANSI Standard
    • Detailed description of the 16-section MSDS format
    • Section by section analysis covering authoring instructions for each section of the MSDS
    • Identification and use of sources of pertinent information for inclusion in MSDSs
    • Section by section exercises to demonstrate the principles of MSDS preparation
    • How MSDS generating software products aid MSDS preparation
    • How a regulatory database can assist MSDS preparation
  • Actual MSDS Preparation
    • Students will be given multiple product compositions or chemical formulations and will prepare MSDSs
    • Students will research hazards and properties of components using computerized and text reference sources and decide upon appropriate MSDS statements
    • MSDSs will be reviewed by the instructors with the individual students to offer guidance and advice

Course Certification

Upcoming Course Dates
Event DatesLocation *Event Registration
Jun 02, 2008 - Jun 04, 2008Pittsburgh, PA Registration
Jul 28, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008Houston, TX Registration
Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 17, 2008Pittsburgh, PA Registration
Nov 17, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008Pittsburgh, PA Registration
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  • All training courses are scheduled from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily
  • All slides, handouts and manuals are included in the course price.
  • Lunch during the days of training is also included.
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