SDS management
Audit any Safety Data Sheet against OSHA HazCom 2012
Upload an SDS for any product on your job site and PaidWrite confirms all 16 required sections are present, the GHS pictograms match the hazard class, and the document is current.
Why SDS compliance is one OSHA citation away from a $14,500 fine
- ▲ A supplier sends an old MSDS instead of an SDS. Sections are missing, pictograms are obsolete, you accept it without noticing.
- ▲ OSHA inspector picks up your binder, asks for the SDS for one product, and you can't produce a compliant one — citation 1910.1200(g).
- ▲ A subcontractor brings unfamiliar products on site without sending you SDSs at all.
How PaidWrite audits an SDS
- ✓ Confirms all 16 OSHA-required sections are present and in the correct order (Identification, Hazard ID, Composition, First-aid, Fire, etc.).
- ✓ Reads the revision date and flags SDSs older than 5 years — outdated under OSHA practice.
- ✓ Detects GHS pictograms and validates them against the declared hazard class.
- ✓ Surfaces missing language sections (English-only SDSs in Spanish-speaking workforces).
What you get
16-section checklist
Every OSHA-required section confirmed present and in canonical order.
Revision-date freshness
Flags SDSs older than 5 years — the practical cutoff most safety teams enforce.
GHS pictogram validation
Reads pictograms and warns if the declared hazard class doesn't match.
Language coverage
Spots English-only SDSs and recommends a Spanish version for HazCom training compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Does PaidWrite store the SDS document?
No. The SDS is processed in memory; only the audit result (sections present, revision date, hazard class) is stored.
Can I export an SDS audit log for an OSHA inspection?
Yes — every analysis is exportable as a PDF audit trail with the audit date, sections checked, and pass/fail per section.
What about state-specific HazCom rules (e.g. Cal/OSHA)?
PaidWrite uses the federal HazCom 2012 baseline. Cal/OSHA Title 8 §5194 mirrors HazCom 2012; we surface state-specific deltas in the analysis notes.
Can I batch-audit a binder?
Yes — upload a multi-document PDF or up to 50 separate SDSs at once.
Educational reference. PaidWrite cites California statutes but is not a substitute for a licensed attorney on binding matters. See Disclaimer.