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The Chemical Risk Information Service is a component of the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU). The program is a computer-based program designed to help business and industrial clients comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication standard.(top)
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According to the OSHA right-to-know standard, employees must have access to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the hazardous chemicals present in their workplace. These MSDSs must be readily available to the workers and accessible during each work shift. To assist our clients in providing this continuous access to safety information, we provide toll-free phone access and web access to their MSDSs 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week. In addition to MSDS access, we also provide access to licensed health care professionals 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week. (top)
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The Product Stewardship program provides a toll-free number for clients to place on their product labels or packing information as a resource for customers who have safety questions concerning the product. A staff member answers the toll-free number 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week. These calls are handled in the same manner as the worker right-to-know calls. This program offers a convenient way for companies to provide their customers with global access to product safety information and product MSDSs. (top)
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are scanned, indexed and stored at OHSU in a computer database. These databases are custom designed to meet each client's specific requirements. Our clients can then request a MSDS via a toll-free phone line 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week. Phones are always answered by staff members. The MSDSs are then faxed promptly to the client. MSDSs can also be accessed via client specific web pages with access restriction available if desired. The client web page can be either internet- or intranet-based or both. From the web page, images can be viewed, downloaded to the client's own computer, or printed directly from the web page. A sample of how this web-based service works is available by viewing the Program Demo. (top)
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Chemical exposures or requests for medical advice are directed to the health care professionals at the Oregon Poison Center. This assures that all exposures are triaged and appropriate decontamination measures are instituted immediately to decrease health risks. Referral to a health care facility is provided as needed. Consultation is also available to medical personnel as needed for patient treatment, as is follow-up after discharge from the health care facility. (top)
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The Chemical Risk Information Service, formerly know as the CRIS program, was started in 1993 by the OHSU Hospital's Emergency Medicine Department with support from the Oregon Poison Center. In 1998 the program was transferred to the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) at OHSU. (top)
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The Director of the Chemical Risk Information Service is Greg Higgins, Ph.D., a toxicologist and Assistant Director for the CROET. Program and support staff include Kevin Coble, BS Business Management and Communications, and the registered nurses and physicians of the Oregon Poison Center. (top)
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- The Chemical Risk Information Service program has previously been reviewed by Oregon, Washington OSHA / L&I programs and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. California also approves electronic or website MSDS access systems that follow the federal regulations.
- The Chemical Risk Information Service is a self-sustaining program supported by its clients. This program is not supported by the CROET's state Worker's Compensation funding.
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Chemical Risk Information Service
Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET)
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road L606
Portland, Oregon 97239-3098
Phone: 503-494-5085 Fax: 503-494-1477
Email: crisweb@ohsu.edu
Site last updated: October 10, 2011
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