From:
James Kaufman <jkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**LABSAFETYINSTITUTE.ORG>
Subject:
Re: [DCHAS-L] Legacy chemicals and old MSDSs
Date:
Jun 5, 2025 13:05 UTC
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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
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Hi Monona.
Would you like me to ask OSHA anonymously for you. ... Jim
James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Founder, LSI
Serving Industry, Government, & Academia for 50 years
508-574-6264
I remember we had a long conversation some years ago about legacy chemicals,so hopefully there are still people on this forum who can give me some guidance on the following questions.
1. Can OSHA cite an employer who has old MSDSs in their hazcom or lab standard files for workers reference?
2. And can they cite if the old MSDSs are for legacy products if the manufacturer no longer makes the product or is out of business?
3. What are the legal issues associated with using products in the workplace for which the manufacturer no longer claims liability?
I'm desperate for some kind of legal or OSHA guidance on this for some theater shops where we have workers.
Monona
M. Rossol, President
Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety
181 Thompson St., #23New York NY 10012
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