We've been sitting on this for while, but we can't wait any longer. The MSDS Module is now available. And yes, just like all the other modules, it is FREE to all existing subscribers. So, what are you waiting for? Log on to your account and get started. Don't have an account yet? Sheesh - it's free for 30 days. You have nothing to lose!
Now, to the good stuff. MSDS and Material Management is one of those tasks that can really get under your skin. No sooner have you printed out your sheets and cleaned up your books, then they are out of date again. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure, it is standard practice and indeed mandated through most location's government regulations to keep updated copies of Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals workers could be exposed to available in case of emergency. In essence, when a person is splashed with unknown chemical X, workers have a right to know what the material is and the best way to treat the exposure.
Printed books of Material Safety Data Sheets are good from certain respects. They don't need electricity or an internet connection, they require no computer knowledge, and keeping multiple copies only costs a few trees. That's the up-side to paper. Now, for the challenges. Paper is fragile and finite - burn it up and it's gone! Paper never tells you when it's out of date. Paper once misplaced is likely never to be found again (ehem ... anyone have a MSDS book with a "Please Don't Remove Pages" sticky on the cover?).
At CoreHSE.com we take a fairly open view to all forms of access for your MSDSs. As of this release you can search through your existing sheets, find old version, review substances by CAS number, add your own aliases, and more. And we're just getting started. Our Right To Know feature will be cleaned up and out to you in just a few weeks. We're also looking in to iPhone and other mobile devices to making all your sheet information available to you wherever you are standing.