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If you do not have access to Chemwatch due to an incomplete inventory, the PI/area manager is responsible for maintaining and updating manufacturer-specific SDS for workers.

The University of Iowa retains a contract with Chemwatch, an online database that maintains SDS for the University community. Each PI/area manager is expected to keep an up-to-date manufacturer-specific chemical inventory in EHS Assist. So long as the PI/area manager does this, corresponding SDS will be available in Chemwatch.

Access to the SDS library is restricted to University of Iowa/University of Iowa Health Care faculty, staff, and students.

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Note: You may not use Google (or any search engine) as your lab’s means of SDS access. Furthermore, you may not expect your staff to access SDS through their personal smart phones.

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If you do not have access to Chemwatch due to an incomplete inventory, the PI/area manager is still responsible for having manufacturer-specific SDS available for lab workers. To obtain SDS, get them from the manufacturer.

Chemwatch, the online database, both maintains SDS and updates them as needed for the University community. SDS are normally available through the online database. In the event of a power outage or loss of network capability, SDS are available by calling the Chemwatch phone number. The SDS can be read to you or faxed to a location of your choosing.

If you cannot obtain a vendor-specific SDS, replace the chemical with one for which an SDS is available. If that is not feasible, contact John Silka at 335-8031.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

If the chemical inventory in EHS Assist is complete and up-to-date, the PI/area manager does not need to acquire SDSs themselves.

All employees must be trained on how to read, understand, and access Safety Data Sheets. If the lab employs both a primary means of SDS access and a back-up secondary means of access, both methods should be covered during training. Training must be documented for each employee through the completion of one of the courses listed below.