Safety Data Sheets Research Articles

Biocides in antifouling paint formulations currently registered for use.

Antifouling paints incorporate biocides in their composition seeking to avoid or minimize the settlement and growing of undesirable fouling organisms. Therefore, biocides are released into the aquatic environments also affecting several nontarget organisms and, thus, compromising ecosystems. Despite global efforts to investigate the environmental occurrence and toxicity of biocides currently used in antifouling paints, the specific active ingredients that have been used in commercial products are poorly known. Thus, the present study assessed the frequencies of occurrence and relative concentrations of biocides in antifouling paint formulations registered for marketing worldwide. The main data were obtained from databases of governmental agencies, business associations, and safety data sheets from paint manufacturers around the world. The results pointed out for 25 active ingredients currently used as biocides, where up to six biocides have been simultaneously used in the examined formulations. Cuprous oxide, copper pyrithione, zinc pyrithione, zineb, DCOIT, and cuprous thiocyanate were the most frequent ones, with mean relative concentrations of 35.9 ± 12.8%, 2.9 ± 1.6%, 4.0 ± 5.3%, 5.4 ± 2.0%, 1.9 ± 1.9%, and 18.1 ± 8.0% (w/w) of respective biocide present in the antifouling paint formulations. Surprisingly, antifouling paints containing TBT as an active ingredient are still being registered for commercialization nowadays. These results can be applied as a proxy of biocides that are possibly being used by antifouling systems and, consequently, released into the aquatic environment, which can help to prioritize the active ingredients that should be addressed in future studies.

Mitigating Risks in Inappropriate Handling of Chemicals by Small-Scale Textile Producers in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Textile chemicals such as dyes, printing pigments, additives, oxidising agents and reducing agents can be very injurious to the body and the environment if not properly used. The prime focus of this study is to promote and maintain a safe and healthy environment by ensuring the highest level of environmental health and safety assistance for small scale textile dyers and chemical suppliers within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Area of Ghana. Case Study, a descriptive research approach is used because data came mainly from archives, library and by direct observation of textile production practices at the small-scale level. The population for the study involved batik producers, tie-dye producers, screen printers and textile chemical suppliers and dealers. Interviews and observations were used in soliciting relevant data. Data collected was analysed and presented. The study suggests appropriate ways of working with dyes and other chemicals for dyeing. It also simplified information on the available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the understanding of the textile producers. This was tailored towards improving communication with the small-scale textile producers who collectively constitute a big percentage of textile producers in Ghana.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ И РАЗЛИЧИЯ СИСТЕМЫ КЛАССИФИКАЦИИ ОПАСНОСТИ И МАРКИРОВКИ ХИМИЧЕСКОЙ ПРОДУКЦИИ В ПАСПОРТАХ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ДЛЯ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ СТРАН

The article presents a study on the classification and labeling in accordance with the GHS when issuing safety data sheets for chemical products. The purpose of the study is to identify features and differences in chemical safety data sheets developed in accordance with the legislation of a number of countries, as well as to analyze the main errors in the preparation of SDS, and in particular in the section related to the GHS classification. In the article, on specific examples, the differences in the classification of chemical products are considered, as well as explanations of these differences within the framework of the legislation used by countries. As research methods, a comparison method was used to assess the differences between the existing legislations of countries and identify criteria for hazard types that have significant differences, as well as a method for analyzing existing national documents that control safety when working with chemical products. Using these methods, the main differences in the classification of products according to the GHS and the issuing of the SDS were presented in comparison with the criteria for classifying products under Russian legislation with the classification of other countries (European Union countries, USA, Canada, etc.).

Allergic contact dermatitis to phenoxyethanol: A rare, but possible cause of hand dermatitis.

Phenoxyethanol (PE; Syn. 2-Phenyoxethanol; CAS no. 122-99-6) is one of the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetics and is also found in industrial products, including metalworking fluids. It is considered to have a low sensitization potential.1-3 A 59-year-old male toolmaker presented with therapy-resistant, 1-year lasting hand dermatitis suspected to be of occupational origin. Despite being on work leave and treatment with alitretinoin for the past 5 months, severe dermatitis of hands and lower arms was observed (Figure 1). We performed patch tests and readings according to the guidelines of the German Contact Dermatitis Research Group (DKG)4 using the DKG baseline series; the DKG series for topical preparations, preservatives, rubber, disinfectants, acrylates, industrial biocides, and metalworking fluids; and the patient's own metalworking fluid. Patch tests were removed at day (D) 2 with the exception of the metalworking fluid, which was removed already at D1 and reactions were evaluated at D2, D3, D4, and D7. Solely, a 2+ reaction to PE 1% pet. (SmartPractice, Greven, Germany) from D2 to D7 was noted (Figure 2A). PE was not found in any of the available safety datasheets of the patient's workplace products, including the metalworking fluid. However, according to the product labels, it was an ingredient of the patient's skin care products “Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Hand Creme” and “Nivea 3IN1 Repair Hand Creme” (both from Beiersdorf AG, Hamburg, Germany), which he had regularly applied on his hands and lower arms after the onset of dermatitis. Repeated open application test (ROAT) with “Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Hand Creme,” two times daily for 6 days on the inner sides of the patient's upper arm resulted in a positive reaction (Figure 2B). Dermatitis of hands and lower arms improved significantly after avoidance of these skin care products, indicating clinical relevance of the sensitization to PE as the contributing factor to the initially occupational irritant contact dermatitis. Despite its widespread use as preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products as well as for other applications, only very few cases of allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria to PE have been reported.2, 5-7 Accordingly, a retrospective study of the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK) revealed a very low sensitization rate of 0.24% among 6932 individuals patch tested in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland between 1996 and 2009.1 Similarly, in 681 cutting metalworkers patch tested with the DKG metalworking fluids series in IVDK centres from 2010 to 2018, sensitization to PE was rarely observed (0.3%).8 Although rare, allergic contact dermatitis to PE should be considered and if undiscovered may lead to longstanding disease and inefficient treatments. The present case illustrates the importance of performing early patch tests to avoid delays in diagnosis and prevention measures. Diagnostic workup of patients with suspected occupational hand dermatitis should include patch testing and in doubtful cases also ROAT with patient's own skin care products. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Michaela Kolodziej: Conceptualization (equal); investigation (equal); writing – original draft (equal); writing – review and editing (equal). Alexander Kiewert: Investigation (supporting); writing – review and editing (equal). Christoph Skudlik: Investigation (supporting); writing – review and editing (equal). Richard Brans: Conceptualization (equal); investigation (equal); supervision (lead); writing – original draft (equal); writing – review and editing (equal).

A Study on the Safety Management Educational Plan for Hazardous Chemicals in Semi-Permanent Make-up Dyes

It is urgent to provide education against semi-permanent makeup cosmetologists to examine the hazard and safety of dyes. For this, various literature materials including domestic laws were analyzed, and previous studies were reviewed. First, the Ministry of Environment regulates chemical materials for tattoo dyes through the Safety & Labeling Standards for Household Chemical Products. Therefore, semi-permanent makeup training institutes are required to organize safety & health-theory curriculums and educate safety bureaus and related laws concerning semi-permanent dyes. Second, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, information about the hazard and handling methods of various chemicals is developed through the Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) system, and information service and training systems are established. Hence, there should be efforts to enhance awareness in cooperation with associations and training institutes such as promotion of the MSDS system. If specific training programs on the MSDS information utilization methods and systems are given, a united training system for household chemical products and occupational safety & health, not just acquisition of information on chemicals, can be established.

Quantitative failure analysis for static electricity-related explosion and fire accidents on tanker vessels under fuzzy bow-tie CREAM approach

Cargo operations on tanker vessels involve high risks to crew and the marine environment. At the time of loading and unloading of cargoes and tank cleaning operations, consequences of accidents may be severe such as loss of lives, property loss and marine pollution. One of the most critical accidents is an explosion which may advance to a large fire. An explosion may occur due to flammable and combustible materials, electric arcs, dangerous operations, like hot work on deck, or static electricity. This study focuses on the issue of static electricity, which is one of the serious threats onboard and can cause large explosions under hazardous conditions if a discharge is in contact with nearby flammable gases or air mixture. In a bow-tie structure, static electricity-related explosion and fire accident was determined as the top event. In the fault tree diagram, intermediate events were considered as the flammable atmosphere in a tank, operational failures, technical failures, and unsafe practices which cover direct human errors. Fuzzy logic and Cognitive Reliability and Error Analysis Method (CREAM) were used for quantitative failure analysis, and the probability of accident risk was found as 6.31E-02. Findings show that the most critical contributions to the top event are minimal cut sets of lack of monitoring cargo tank atmosphere, inadequate actions for reducing the O2 level in tank, failure to understand safety data sheets, failure to follow procedures, non-bonded ullage & sample apparatus. The research provides a significant contribution to the literature and gives information regarding static electricity risks to ship officers, tanker safety superintendents and other maritime authorities to improve the safety of cargo operations.

Assessing Detergent Residuals for Reusable Device Cleaning Validations.

Cleaning chemistries are detergent-based formulations that are used during the processing of reusable medical devices. Manufacturers are responsible for demonstrating the safety of cleaning formulations when they are used during a device processing cycle, including the risk of device-associated cytotoxicity over the concentration ranges for recommended use and rinsing during cleaning. However, no regulation currently exists requiring manufacturers to demonstrate such safety. Although manufacturers' safety data sheets (SDSs) provide information on the safe use of chemicals for users, this information may not provide sufficient detail to determine the risks of residual chemicals on device surfaces. SDSs are not required to contain a comprehensive list of chemicals used, only those of risk to the user. They should be supplemented with information on the correct concentrations that should be used for cleaning, as well as instructions on the rinsing required to reduce the levels of chemicals to safe (nontoxic) levels prior to further processing. Supporting data, such as toxicity profiles or cytotoxicity data that support the instructions for use, would provide medical device manufacturers and healthcare personnel with the necessary information to make informed decisions about selection and correct use of detergents. In the current work, cytotoxicity profiles for eight commonly used cleaning formulations available internationally were studied. Although all of these products are indicated for use in the cleaning of reusable medical devices, results vary across the serial dilution curves and are not consistent among detergent types. The information presented here can be leveraged by both medical device manufacturers and processing department personnel to properly assess residual detergent risks during processing. This work also serves as a call to cleaning formulation manufacturers to provide this information for all chemistries.

Assessing Detergent Residuals for Reusable Device Cleaning Validations

Cleaning chemistries are detergent-based formulations that are used during the processing of reusable medical devices. Manufacturers are responsible for demonstrating the safety of cleaning formulations when they are used during a device processing cycle, including the risk of device-associated cytotoxicity over the concentration ranges for recommended use and rinsing during cleaning. However, no regulation currently exists requiring manufacturers to demonstrate such safety. Although manufacturers' safety data sheets (SDSs) provide information on the safe use of chemicals for users, this information may not provide sufficient detail to determine the risks of residual chemicals on device surfaces. SDSs are not required to contain a comprehensive list of chemicals used, only those of risk to the user. They should be supplemented with information on the correct concentrations that should be used for cleaning, as well as instructions on the rinsing required to reduce the levels of chemicals to safe (nontoxic) levels prior to further processing. Supporting data, such as toxicity profiles or cytotoxicity data that support the instructions for use, would provide medical device manufacturers and healthcare personnel with the necessary information to make informed decisions about selection and correct use of detergents. In the current work, cytotoxicity profiles for eight commonly used cleaning formulations available internationally were studied. Although all of these products are indicated for use in the cleaning of reusable medical devices, results vary across the serial dilution curves and are not consistent among detergent types. The information presented here can be leveraged by both medical device manufacturers and processing department personnel to properly assess residual detergent risks during processing. This work also serves as a call to cleaning formulation manufacturers to provide this information for all chemistries.

NanoSafe III: A User Friendly Safety Management System for Nanomaterials in Laboratories and Small Facilities.

Research in nanoscience continues to bring forward a steady stream of new nanomaterials and processes that are being developed and marketed. While scientific committees and expert groups deal with the harmonization of terminology and legal challenges, risk assessors in research labs continue to have to deal with the gap between regulations and rapidly developing information. The risk assessment of nanomaterial processes is currently slow and tedious because it is performed on a material-by-material basis. Safety data sheets are rarely available for (new) nanomaterials, and even when they are, they often lack nano-specific information. Exposure estimations or measurements are difficult to perform and require sophisticated and expensive equipment and personal expertise. The use of banding-based risk assessment tools for laboratory environments is an efficient way to evaluate the occupational risks associated with nanomaterials. Herein, we present an updated version of our risk assessment tool for working with nanomaterials based on a three-step control banding approach and the precautionary principle. The first step is to determine the hazard band of the nanomaterial. A decision tree allows the assignment of the material to one of three bands based on known or expected effects on human health. In the second step, the work exposure is evaluated and the processes are classified into three “nano” levels for each specific hazard band. The work exposure is estimated using a laboratory exposure model. The result of this calculation in combination with recommended occupational exposure limits (rOEL) for nanomaterials and an additional safety factor gives the final “nano” level. Finally, we update the technical, organizational, and personal protective measures to allow nanomaterial processes to be established in research environments.

Analysis of Work Posture with Complaints of Musculoskeletal Disorder on Stack Emission Sampling Activities

Objective and Background: The process of sampling the air quality of chimney emissions is a job that has the risk of causing work-related disorders and diseases. This study examines the relationship between the risk of ergonomics in work postures with material safety data sheet complaints on sampling activities.
 Methods: Analytical observational method with cross sectional approach. using the Nordic Body Map questionnaire and the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) assessment sheet. Primary data and secondary data were analyzed using Rank Spearman statistical test.
 Results: The level of risk of ergonomics in work postures at each stage of activity varies from low risk (value 2-3), medium (value is 4-7), and high (value 8 -10). Meanwhile, the level of MSDscomplaints was low (score 28-49) 11.1%, moderate complaints (score 50-70) were 44.4% and high complaints (score 71-91) were 44.4%. The results of the analysis test showed that there was a relationship between the level of ergonomics risk of working postures at 6 stages of activity, namely pre sampling, side preparation, climbing stairs, raising equipment, lowering equipment, and descending stairs (p-value < 0.05).
 Conclusion: Based on the other 4 stages of activity, namely sampling with a probe, sampling with a gas analyzer, measuring water content, and measuring particulate levels, there is no relationship between the level of ergonomics in work posture and complaints of MSDs, to reduce the risk of M.S.D.s complaints, efforts can be made through redesigning work stations that are not ergonomic with the use of tools to reduce workload.

Setting priorities: Testing a tool to assess and prioritize workplace chemical hazards.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training is obligatory for Ontario workplaces. The purpose of this training is to help workers understand the health and safety issues associated with using chemicals, including how to understand the information contained in the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) that come with all chemicals. However, many workers still do not know how hazardous workplace chemicals can be and they find it difficult to objectively determine the level of hazard posed by the chemicals they use. A team of researchers, unions, and health and safety associations created a tool for Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) of small and medium-sized businesses to help them identify, assess and prioritize the health hazards posed by workplace chemicals using SDSs as the primary source of information. The team recruited the JHSCs of six workplaces to pilot the usefulness of the Chemical Hazard Assessment and Prioritization (CHAP) tool. The CHAP tool helps workplaces rank their chemicals within one of five hazard levels using information contained in SDSs. Despite a difficult recruitment process, the participating JHSCs thought the CHAP process of assessing and prioritizing their workplace chemicals was useful. It raised their awareness of chemical hazards, increased their understanding of SDSs, and helped them prioritize their chemicals for improved control measures. Small and medium-sized businesses found the tool to be useful, but suggested that an electronic version would be easier to use.

A Worker-Centered Personal Health Record App for Workplace Health Promotion Using National Health Care Data Sets: Design and Development Study.

BackgroundPersonal health record (PHR) technology can be used to support workplace health promotion, and prevent social and economic losses related to workers’ health management. PHR services can not only ensure interoperability, security, privacy, and data quality, but also consider the user’s perspective in their design.ObjectiveUsing Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) and national health care data sets, this study aimed to design and develop an app for providing worker-centered, interconnected PHR services.MethodsThis study considered the user’s perspective, using the human-centered design (HCD) methodology, to develop a PHR app suitable for occupational health. We developed a prototype after analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collected from workers and a health care professional group, after which we performed a usability evaluation. We structured workers’ PHR items based on the analyzed data, and ensured structural and semantic interoperability using FHIR, Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine–Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT), and Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC). This study integrated workers’ health information scattered across different Korean institutions through an interface method, and workers’ PHRs were managed through a cloud server, using Azure API for FHIR.ResultsIn total, 562 workers from industrial parks participated in the quantitative study. The preferred data items for PHR were medication, number of steps walked, diet, blood pressure, weight, and blood glucose. The preferred features were ability to access medical checkup results, health information content provision, consultation record inquiry, and teleconsultation. The worker-centered PHR app collected data on, among others, life logs, vital signs, and medical checkup results; offered health care services such as reservation and teleconsultation; and provided occupational safety and health information through material safety data sheet search and health questionnaires. The app reflected improvements in user convenience and app usability proposed by 19 participants (7 health care professionals and 12 end users) in the usability evaluation. The After-Scenario Questionnaire (ASQ) was evaluated with a mean score of 5.90 (SD 0.34) out of 7, and the System Usability Scale (SUS) was evaluated a mean score of 88.7 (SD 4.83) out of 100.ConclusionsThe worker-centered PHR app integrates workers’ health information from different institutions and provides a variety of health care services from linked institutions through workers’ shared PHR. This app is expected to increase workers’ autonomy over their health information and support medical personnel’s decision making regarding workers’ health in the workplace. Particularly, the app will provide solutions for current major PHR challenges, and its design, which considers the user’s perspective, satisfies the prerequisites for its utilization in occupational health.

COVID-19: unbalanced management of occupational risks-case of the analysis of the chemical risk related to the use of disinfectants in the dairy industry in Morocco.

Moroccan employers have a strong responsibility for the safety and health of their employees in the workplace and for protecting them from the risk of COVID-19 and any occupational hazards, as required by Moroccan law. As a consequence, industries, including the agri-food sector, have put in place preventive measures to deal with this pandemic on several fronts, including the use of hydroalcoholic products and bleach for personal and surface disinfection. These disinfection actions may eliminate or reduce the risk of coronavirus infection, but the increased use of these products by employees could lead to serious health problems and increase the occupational chemical risk in the event of uncontrolled exposure. In order to analyze this risk in the dairy industry in Morocco, we have launched a qualitative and quantitative study to identify and assess the severity of chemical risk to which its employees are exposed. This involves an analysis of the safety data sheets [MSDS] of the disinfectants used and a health and safety survey of the users of these products, particularly for hand disinfection. This analysis showed that this chemical risk is omnipresent and prevention measures are partially adopted. Indeed, the strengthening of health safety measures to combat COVID-19 has significantly increased this risk, resulting in a remarkable imbalance in the assessment and management of occupational risks in this industry. These results have led us to propose corrective and preventive measures against this risk to interested parties and to adopt an integrated management of food and occupational health risks in a single system. This is the use of the Risk Analysis—Critical Control Points (HACCP)-Tool for a First Risk Assessment by Activity Analysis (OPERA) approach, which we developed and proposed in a previous study, for a simplified management of chemical risk in the food industry, especially in small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Battery hazards and safety: A scoping review for lead acid and silver-zinc batteries

Batteries play a critical role in our lives. However, depending on their chemical compositions and contents, they may turn into serious threats for both humans and the environment. Misuses and high temperatures during the operations may result in cell cracks and release hazardous liquids and gasses. In order to prevent fire ignition, strict safety regulations in battery manufacturing, storage and recycling facilities should be followed. This scoping review presents important safety, health and environmental information for lead acid and silver-zinc batteries. Our focus is on the relative safety data sheets and research studies. All findings are explained in a simple and clear manner. The goal of this paper is to identify risks and recommend solutions appropriately designed for increasing battery fire awareness.

Strengthening Medical Laboratory Systems in Kenya: An Innovative Biosafety Training Model.

Background: With increased rates of laboratory-acquired infections from clinical and research laboratories globally, efforts have been made to improve awareness of modern practices and pursue innovations in biosafety to manage risks and laboratory exposures arising from infectious agents and other hazards. Objectives: This article demonstrates a sustainable biosafety training model developed to enhance laboratory quality and support accreditation in health facilities in Kenya. Methods: A biosafety technical working group was formed, and sensitization meetings held with health managers. Trainings were then conducted for training of trainers (TOTs) who then cascaded trainings in health facilities. This was followed by mentorships and monitoring for implementation. Results: Five sensitization meetings were carried out for 264 health managers. TOTs was done for 48 trained trainers and 1044 laboratory workers in 216 facilities covering 44 counties. Site visits were done in 51 facilities, with biosafety achievements measured in 21 (41%), respectively. Achievements in 21 facilities included the following: improvised eye wash stations in 16 facilities (76%), biological spill kits in 17 (81%), buckets of sand in 15 (71%), fire extinguishers in 12 (57%), hepatitis B vaccination in 14 (66%), establishment of phlebotomy areas in 18 facilities (85%), material safety data sheets in 18 (85%), documentation of incidents and exposures in 16 (76%), and proper waste segregation in 17 (81%). Conclusion: This model ensured rapid scale-up to multiple counties and enabled learners to understand biosafety principles. Due to management buy-in, resources were availed to implement interventions, and this was demonstrated by remarkable achievements across all assessed facilities.

Incorporating Identity Safety into the Laboratory Safety Culture.

Chemistry practitioners, particularly in educational settings, often associate building strong safety cultures with compliance or regulatory requirements around laboratory glass-ware, equipment, flammable and incompatible materials, signage, container labels, and safety data sheets. Other fields of science also emphasize biohazardous materials, animal handling, human subject, and ergonomics. However, little attention in the literature has gone toward describing the interpersonal interactions and behaviors affecting the physical and emotional safety and wellbeing of laboratory trainees and personnel from marginalized backgrounds. This work unifies known approaches of building strong safety cultures and principles for preventing identity cues that threaten safety within a laboratory environment. Specifically, this work uses the four principles of chemical safety RAMP model as a conceptual framework for integrating identity safety within the laboratory safety culture.

Occupational exposure to nickel, cobalt, and chromium in the Lithuanian hard metal industry.

Metalworkers are said to have heavy exposure to metals, but the amount of released metal ions from alloys and deposition on the hands is unknown. To analyze nickel, cobalt, and chromium in vitro release to the artificial sweat from nails and wire made of different alloys, and to test metal deposition on the fingers of metalworkers. Six different samples of nails and wire were kept in artificial sweat for 24 hours and one week, respectively. The metal release was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Eighty-eight consecutive metal plant workers immersed their index fingers and thumbs in separate laboratory tubes filled with deionized water for 2 minutes. The sample analysis for metals was carried out with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). The average released concentration of Ni was 0.0012 μg/cm2 , for Co it was 0.0007 μg/cm2 , and for Cr 0.0037 μg/cm2 after 24 hours and 0.0135, 0.0029, and 0.0042 μg/cm2 , respectively, after 1 week. There was a statistically significant increase in released concentration of Ni during one week: 0.0012 μg/cm2 vs 0.0135 μg/cm2 (P = .04). Medians of the detected Co amount on fingers reflected a statistically significant difference between workplaces: 0.004 μg/cm2 for metalworkers vs 0.001 μg/cm2 for office staff (P = .04). Nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and chromium (Cr) can be released in different concentrations from nails and wire. Detected Ni and Cr levels can elicit dermatitis in already sensitized patients. Co can be extracted from alloys even if not mentioned on material safety data sheets. The finger immersion technique was used for cobalt and chromium detection on fingers for the first time.

Evaluation of the completeness and accuracy of 42 safety data sheets (SDSs) of chemical substances, 2019

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the completeness and accuracy of information on the SDS that has been reported to the SIINAS (Indonesian Industrial Information System). MethodsThe SDSs of 42 chemical substances were evaluated using a checklist that includes (1) the completeness check which refers to the Indonesian Regulation and (2) the accuracy check which refers to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – info card and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) of Japan – Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP). ResultThe evaluation on the completeness check showed that all SDS provides complete information on the hazard identification (SDS element 2), yet none of SDS provides complete toxicological information (SDS element 11). On the other hand, the evaluation on the SDS accuracy found that 21 SDSs were accurate based on ECHA-Infocard and 4 SDSs were accurate based on NITE-CHRIP. ConclusionThis study shows that there are weaknesses in the completeness and accuracy of SDS available in Indonesia. Strengthening the knowledge on GHS and available resources as reference for SDS production is ought to be improved.

Factors Affecting the Recognition and Practice of Hazardous Chemical Substance & the Management of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) among Workers in Dental Clinics

Factors Affecting the Recognition and Practice of Hazardous Chemical Substance & the Management of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) among Workers in Dental Clinics

Спільна діяльність КХВ ПАТ «АрселорМіттал Кривий Ріг» та галузевого інституту у питаннях стандартизації.

JOINT ACTIVITIES OF COKE PRODUCTION OF PJSC «ARCELORMITTAL KRYVYI RIH» AND THE INDUSTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN ISSUES OF THE STANDARDIZATION © V.V. Burdiyan, N.V. Mukina (Coke Production of PJSC «ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih», 50095, Dnipropetrovsk region, Kryvyi Rih, Kryvorizhstal str., 1, Ukraine), N.М. Golik, A.E. Ablaeva (State Enterprise "Ukrainian State Research Coal Chemical Institute (UHIN)", 61023, Kharkov, Vesnina st., 7, Ukraine) The article provides the scientific and methodological foundations for the development of regulatory documents for the production of products of a given quality on the example of cooperation between the relevant structural units of the State Enterprise "UKHIN" and the Сoke production of PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" in accordance with the current requirements of the legislative framework of Ukraine. The definition and goals of standardization of by-product coke production has been formulated. The definition of the types of regulatory documents for coke-chemical products, which are being developed and applied in Ukraine at the present time, has been given. A list of technical standards has been presented, developed over the last two years at the request of PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" to expand the range of products, taking into account the raw material base, features of production facilities and the production process. After carrying out the necessary examinations and approvals, the draft technical standards and changes in them are tested in the regional state enterprise, which forms and ensures the implementation of state policy in the field of technical regulation. After verification, they are transferred to the Main Fund (the holder of which is the State Enterprise "Ukrmetrteststandard") for entering into the database "Technical conditions of Ukraine". The advantages of being included in this database has been shown, which, although it is voluntary, allows consumers and all interested organizations to make sure that regulatory documents are checked and taken into account that they comply with legal requirements. The article also shows the relevance of the issue of transportation and labeling of dangerous goods for each type of goods produced by the company. The procedure has been described for the classification of goods, which covers the assignment of a product to a specific hazard class, category and packing group. Keywords: standardization, regulatory document, technical committee for standardization, technical conditions, transportation, dangerous goods, safety data sheet, toxicological and hygienic passport.. Corresponding author V.V. Burdiyan, е-mail: Viktoriya.Burdiyan@arcelormittal.com