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Comprehensibility of material safety data sheets

P Kolp1, B Sattler, M Blayney

  • 1Kearney/Centaur Division, A.T. Kearney Inc., Alexandria, VA.

American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Workers found material safety data sheets (MSDSs) difficult to understand, with one-third of the information being incomprehensible. This highlights critical issues in hazard communication and the need for improved MSDS accessibility for worker safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Toxicology
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • The Hazard Communications Standard mandates Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals.
  • Effective hazard communication is crucial for protecting worker health and safety in industrial settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the comprehensibility of MSDSs among unionized manufacturing workers in Maryland.
  • To identify potential barriers in hazard communication practices.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving approximately 100 unionized manufacturing workers in Maryland.
  • Workers were tested on their understanding of information presented in sample MSDSs.
  • An open-book test format was used to evaluate comprehension of health and safety data.

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Main Results:

  • On average, workers found approximately one-third of the information on MSDSs to be incomprehensible.
  • Significant challenges exist in the clarity and accessibility of MSDS content for the intended audience.

Conclusions:

  • Current MSDSs present significant comprehension challenges for manufacturing workers.
  • Improvements in MSDS design and content are necessary to ensure effective hazard communication and worker safety.