05/29/2026
Still using old MSDS binders? ⚠️ That's an OSHA compliance gap.
In 2012, OSHA updated its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the Global Harmonized System (GHS). The old Material Safety Data Sheet format was replaced with the standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheet — and every practice was required to be fully compliant by 2015.
That means:
❌ Old MSDS binders don't meet the current standard
❌ SDSs in outdated formats aren't compliant
❌ Staff trained on the old system may not know how to navigate the new one
If your binders haven't been fully updated — or if your team couldn't tell you where the SDS binder is right now — it's time for an audit.
We put together a complete guide to SDS compliance for veterinary practices, including a breakdown of all 16 sections and the 7 most common compliance gaps we see in vet hospitals.
https://ivet360.com/osha-safety-data-sheets-veterinary-practices/
Questions about getting your OSHA program in order? 📞 503-765-6030
Safety Data Sheets are an OSHA requirement every veterinary practice must meet. Learn what SDSs are, what all 16 sections cover, common compliance gaps, and how iVET360 can help.