SDS Management Software for Schools, Colleges, and Universities

All employees—teachers, lab techs, custodial, and maintenance staff—who may encounter hazardous chemicals are entitled to current SDS for those substances. This applies under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to both public and private schools nationwide. 

College and university labs must maintain a written Chemical Hygiene Plan covering SDS access, training, and inventory. OSHA's Laboratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1450, applies to non-production lab use of hazardous chemicals. 

In most states, public educational employers must provide SDS and hazardous chemical information, plus training, to staff. Rules vary by state but commonly require SDS access and documented employee training programs. 

Though not legally required, ACS and NSTA issue extensive classroom chemical safety guidelines, including SDS management provisions, storage recommendations, and best practices for K–12 and college science laboratories. 

Laboratories that produce hazardous waste must abide by RCRA requirements for hazardous waste identification, storage, and disposal, all of which rely upon accurate and accessible SDS information for compliance. 

While OSHA covers workers, several states require K–12 districts to maintain chemical inventories, provide SDS access to staff and local emergency responders, and notify parents or publish chemical lists for schools. 

Maintain an extensive, searchable SDS database of reagents, solutions, and compounds used in chemistry, biology, physics, and environmental science labs. Supports documentation for the Chemical Hygiene Plan. 

Solvents, fixatives, pigments, glazes, and other printing chemicals require SDS management. The CloudSDS system provides current SDS documentation for all Art Department faculty, staff, and students. 

Custodial and maintenance staff working with cleaning chemicals, floor finishes, degreasers, and HVAC chemicals must have access to the SDS database. CloudSDS provides SDS management anytime, from any device.

Welding programs, automotive technology programs, culinary programs, and cosmetology programs all utilize chemicals that require SDS management, ensuring compliance and safety across technical training areas. 

Keep track of the quantity, location, and expiration dates for all chemicals found in the laboratory stockroom. Provide right-to-know reporting and support waste disposal planning and compliance.

Integrates with the CloudSDS Learning Management System to deliver required OSHA HazCom training for faculty, laboratory assistants, and custodial and maintenance staff across the entire campus community.