The source of
the information on a Right-to-Know label is a Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
An MSDS
provides more detailed information about a chemical and the hazards
associated with it. The MSDS also includes information on first
aid and emergency responses, personal protective equipment, handling
instructions, control measures, primary routes of entry, and other
vital information necessary for the safe use of hazardous chemicals.
To learn what is required on an MSDS, consult OSHA's
Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 (g).
As with RTK
labels, there are many ways to design and organize an MSDS. OSHA
recommends the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z400.1-1993
standard for the preparation of an MSDS. However, it is ultimately
up to manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers to determine
which format they use.
RTK
Labeling Related links
Download
MSDS Forms
OSHA
MSDS Standard {HCS 1910.1200 (g)}
Free Guide to the NFPA Diamond
This RTK
labeling guide is intended for general information purposes
only. This guide is not a substitute for review of applicable
government regulations and standards. |
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