Required to print SDS sheets or OK to keep all in digital format?

I completed my annual chemical inventory and there was a significant lapse in Policy resulting in a majority of chemicals not being on the chemical registrar or having an SDS. 

I've downloaded all the SDS that I need. If possible I'd prefer to avoid printing each SDS, was wondering if it would be acceptable to only have digital SDS files instead of printed ones? 

I completed my annual chemical inventory and there was a significant lapse in Policy resulting in a majority of chemicals not being on the chemical registrar or having an SDS. 

 

I've downloaded all the SDS that I need. If possible I'd prefer to avoid printing each SDS, was wondering if it would be acceptable to only have digital SDS files instead of printed ones? 

I think a more appropriate question is whether the SDS's would remain accessible from anywhere on-site in the event of power-outage, server failure, or other technology disruption. From an audit perspective, the primary concern with a fully digital system would be the existence of a documented and effective backup plan to ensure continued access for all.

If I'd a worker down on the floor at the location of use/storage will I know how to readily get to this information?  

We use both a screen with pics of each item - push the photo and get the sheet and also have the sheets in laminated sheet format at each location of storage/mixture and same system stores digital copies.

Hi NorCalNate,

As Austin has indicated this is more a health and safety issue than food safety.

I had a delivery of a caustic tanker once where the hose split and the guy unloading got sprayed. That SDS information etc, available first aiders and the location of an emergency shower were very important.

So, as Glenn has posted I would want laminated copies (of any information related to action required following accidents, other emergencies and spillages) available at point of use, acceptance and storage.

Kind regards,

Tony