CADS - Web-Based SDS Management Solutions

Uniform SDS

Converting all files to the new 16-section SDS format

There are standards and formats that must be followed by all manufacturers, suppliers and end users across Canada, the United States of America and other countries. The new 16-section WHMIS 2015 and GHS Safety Data Sheet formats have replaced the old WHMIS 1998 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and ANSI/OSHA formats in both Canada and the USA. It is the manufacturer's, supplier's and end-user's responsibility to ensure that the new SDS standards and label formats have been implemented, and all documents and labels have been converted. The CADS software and regulatory specialists will ensure that all legislation is followed and compliance is achieved.

Reporting

Any and all fields that are entered for search purposes, cataloging, SDS content, label content, and Splash Screen content can be exported for reporting, allowing you to view all documents and Product Safety Summary sheets associated with the product. Our advanced document security can restrict access to specified user groups or even specific individuals to sensitive information. This may include formulations, product labels, product specification sheets, certificates of analysis and/or customer-specific information.

Quality Control

The CADS advantage is based on our multiple-step verification process of quality. These steps include the following:
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The CADS SDS Sourcing department will contact the supplier with your product details on hand to ensure that the SDSs for your specific unit is sourced. Regular sourcing will ensue for guaranteed accuracy and compliance. CADS will then scan and index the manufacturer's copies in each of the required languages, and our SDS Author will transcribe the sheets from the supplier's copy into the format or language that your business needs. Based on the services you select, this will be followed by generating a Splash Sheet and labels.

Several levels of management will be handling the scans so you can be confident that what you retrieve in the final scan is 100% accurate and compliant.

Auditing

A safety and inventory audit can be performed during the initial website setup. An audit can also be performed at any time your company is due for inspection. Being prepared for any internal or external audit will reduce fines, delays, and accidents, all while increasing workplace safety awareness. CADS' comprehensive audit will ensure that your company has a compliant SDS and label for each available product and that all use and storage regulations are being respected.

Splash Sheets

Custom Summary Sheets for Quick Reference

The Splash Sheet is a product summary that contains all of the essential safety and warning information extracted from the supplier's SDS. It is a tool designed to provide quick reference to keep workers safe.

Before use of a product, the corresponding 16-section SDS should be read in its entirety. However, every time the product is used thereafter, the Splash Screen is a quick reference to highlight the information that has been deemed as most essential. It will be presented in the same location as the SDS for quick access, in a uniform format, and generated in any language (English, French or Spanish) based on your account.

Web-Based SDS Management