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	<title>OSHA Healthcare Advisor &#187; Ask the Expert—Hazard Communication</title>
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		<title>Ask the expert: MSDS information by telephone</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/05/ask-the-expert-msds-information-by-telephone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is receiving material safety data sheet (MSDS) information by telephone an adequate backup for an electronic MSDS system?]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—PDR in place of MSDS file</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/03/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94pdr-in-place-of-msds-file/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Instead of keeping an MSDS (Material Safety Data sheets) file for our pharmaceuticals, couldn't we just use the PDR (Physicians Desk Reference).
A: Replacing MSDS file with the PDR makes for a non-compliant alphabet soup for your hazardous drug policy, says OSHA. ]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—Electronic MSDS systems</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/03/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94electronic-msds-systems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Is putting our material safety data sheet (MSDS) binder online in compliance with OSHA?
A:OSHA says it is okay to have an online MSDS system, but you should have plans for backup in case your system goes down. A free special report on selecting online MSDS systems is on the Tools page.]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert: Hazardous substances in unmarked containers</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/03/ask-the-expert-hazardous-substances-in-unmarked-containers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Our office decontaminates used instruments overnight in an unmarked basin. Is this an OSHA violation?

A: It is a violation. Here is an explanation why and a poster to remind your staff members. 
<a href="http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/03/ask-the-expert-hazardous-substances-in-unmarked-containers/" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2721" title="unlabeled-container-poster-yellow" src="http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/unlabeled-container-poster-yellow-166x215.jpg" alt="unlabeled-container-poster-yellow" width="83" height="108" /></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—May I get rid of material safety data sheets for household products?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/01/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94may-get-rid-of-msdss-for-household-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: To clean out my files, may I eliminate material safety data sheets (MSDS) for household products such as soaps and cleaners without incurring an OSHA violation?

A: You can do without an MSDS for consumer products commonly used in the workplace if employees use the product according to the label.]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—Spill response</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2008/10/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94hazard-communication-spill-response/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2008/10/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94hazard-communication-spill-response/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve MacArthur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: What is the standard volume for "large" and "small" spills?

A: Generally, you can consider anything 1 gal or less a small spill, and everything above 1 gal a large spill. However, depending on what materials are in question, you might need to make adjustments.]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—MSDS for household products</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2008/10/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94hazard-communication-msds-for-household-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Must my practice have material safety data sheets (MSDS) for household products used in the workplace?

A: This is a common question; the classic examples being glass cleaners such as Windex and correction fluid such as Wite-Out.]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert—Written plan</title>
		<link>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2008/10/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94written-hazard-communication-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2008/10/ask-the-expert%e2%80%94written-hazard-communication-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David LaHoda</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ask the Expert—Hazard Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hazard Communication]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Must a medical practice have a written hazard communication plan?

A: If hazardous chemicals are present in the workplace, OSHA requires a written hazard communication plan. The plan must include:]]></description>
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