Re: MSDS for dyes...

From:rueggp

our h&s office has posted the msds's to a Universtiy web site where we can
go and download and print them out ourselves.  when we get new reagents we
send them the msds for posting.
patsy

"Mitchell (Jean)" wrote:

> We no longer keep MSDS of any kind on site. In fact our hospital
> safety department has strongly requested that all MSDS files be
> removed from our labs. Instead of keeping them on site we have
> "MSDS on Demand" where we call an 800 number posted by the
> phone and the required MSDS is faxed to us within 15 minutes. In
> the case of an emergency situation someone stays on the phone
> until the situation is remedied/taken care of or under control.
>
> I guess from one point of view we can never be sited for improper
> MSDS record keeping, but on the other hand the needed
> information is not right at my fingertips and I find that somewhat
> unsettling - I am dependant on an 800 number and the person at
> the end of it to come through for me.
>
> Others must be using this system - any unput?
>
> Jean Mitchell, BS, HT (ASCP)
> University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
> Department of Neurology-Neuromuscular Laboratory
> Madison, WI
>
> > Hi folks,
> > Do all histo labs have current MSDS sheets for dyes?
> > We don't and I have found that many others don't either.
> > I have had the suggestion made today that perhaps we should obtain
> > them. I think it sounds like a lot of work, especially if no other
> > labs appear to have them. Feedback, comments appreciated. Regards
> > Michelle.
> >
> > Michelle McAnulty-Smith
> > Histology Co-ordinator
> >
> > NeuronZ Ltd
> > Auckland
> > New Zealand
> > Tel: 09 367 7167 ext. 7060
> > Fax: 09 367 7186
> >
> > E-mail:  michelle.mcanulty-smith@neuronz.com
> >
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