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The dermatologist and the right to know.

E A Emmett1

  • 1Division of Occupational Medicine, John Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.

Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Physicians can now access crucial chemical safety data through new regulations from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This guide explains how to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Toxicology
  • Medical Information Access

Background:

  • New Hazard Communication Standards have been enacted by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • These regulations mandate broader access to chemical substance information for healthcare providers.
  • State and local governments have also implemented similar hazard communication rules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform physicians about the availability of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • To guide healthcare professionals on accessing trade-secret information about workplace chemicals.
  • To provide a framework for interpreting chemical safety data relevant to patient health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard.
  • Analysis of physician access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Examination of protocols for obtaining trade-secret chemical information.

Main Results:

  • Physicians have legally protected access to MSDS and specific trade-secret chemical data.
  • Understanding this information is crucial for diagnosing and treating occupational chemical exposures.
  • The article provides practical steps for information retrieval and interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians are empowered with new resources to address patient exposures to workplace chemicals.
  • Effective utilization of MSDS and related data can improve patient outcomes.
  • Navigating these regulations is essential for comprehensive medical practice in occupational health.

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