subject: What MSDS Services Are Available? [print this page] There are many companies that provide services and support to organizations who need to develop or maintain MSDS documentation. These services include but are not limited to: MSDS authoring, label reviews, government liaison and/or submissions, technical translations, software programs, database construction and training. Many of these companies provide an array of regulation consulting services; the trick is to select a company who excels in the domain you require assistance with.
By law, all persons who will come into contact with or use a chemical substance in the workplace must have access to the MSDS for this substance. In case of an accidental spill, or physical injury, all personnel need to be able to determine the appropriate action in the situation. It is up to employers to ensure that a MSDS is readily available for each chemical that requires one. Many companies who sell their product globally require multiple MSDSs for the same product as each country has its own internal set of MSDS requirements. It is more cost effective for a company to outsource their MSDS to an organization who is familiar with the different regulations to ensure MSDS compliance. This ensures that the MSDS are completed correctly and efficiency. Also, most MSDS services are familiar with the different MSDS regulations and can offer proper translations as well, which saves time and money.
At present, many companies outsource MSDS authoring. Many small and medium size companies do not have the volume of MSDSs to require an onsite regulatory specialist. It is much more cost effective for these types of companies to outsource their periodic MSDS needs. An increase in complexity with the rules and regulations surrounding MSDS development also makes it more cost effective to outsource these tasks to professionals who receive continual training on the new regulations. Most companies do not have the financial support to continuously train their employees on the current regulations when they author a minimal number of MSDS.
Currently, many MSDS services provide customer support via e-mail or by phone. Results are quickly and easily achieved by e-mailing the necessary documents between the customer and the service provider.
