Document ID (ISN) | 109745 |
CIS number |
09-636 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Nicol A.M., Hurrell A.C., Wahyuni D., McDowall W., Chu W. |
Title |
Accuracy, comprehensibility, and use of material safety data sheets: A review |
Bibliographic information |
Nov. 2008, Vol.51, No.11, p.861-876. 63 ref. |
Abstract |
This article describes a review of the peer-reviewed scientific literature regarding the accuracy, comprehensibility and use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) in the workplace. Of the 280 articles retrieved, 24 met the review criteria. Articles were grouped into three main topic categories: accuracy and completeness, awareness and use, and comprehensibility. Accuracy and completeness were found to be relatively poor, the majority of studies presenting evidence that the MSDSs under review did not contain information on all the chemicals present, including those known to be serious sensitizers or carcinogens. Poor presentation and complex language were consistently associated with low comprehensibility among workers. Implications of these findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
workplaces; chemical products; safety and health documentation; supply of information; data sheet |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; carcinogens; reliability; sensitizers; harmful substances |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Safety and health information
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