In case you missed it, last week ECHA announced the availability of an “eGuide” designed to help users of European Union (EU) safety data sheets (SDSs) understand and use information more easily.
The eGuide is an interactive online publication that aims to provide information on SDSs and exposure scenarios in a user-friendly way, ECHA says. Its structure is meant to make the eGuide suitable as both a training tool and reference tool to help employees use chemicals safely.
In the EU, the REACH regulation requires that some SDSs include exposure scenarios in the annex if certain conditions are met.
The eGuide includes:
- Short informative video tutorials.
- Examples of SDSs and exposure scenarios.
- Clear descriptions of what information is contained in each section of the SDS and exposure scenario.
- Advice on what to do to promote safe use and regulatory compliance.
- A toolbox that allows the user to compare how they use the substance with the conditions contained in the exposure scenario.
- Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
- Annotated templates for exposure scenarios.
- Supplementary information and useful links to other relevant sources.
Click here to access the eGuide.
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