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Inspection Setup and Scope

Inspection scope includes service, parts, and detail areas critical (required)

Verify all active work areas where chemicals are used or stored are included in the audit.

Yes No N/A

SDS program owner or competent person identified

Record the name or role of the person responsible for maintaining the SDS binder and chemical inventory.

Inspection date and location recorded

Document when and where the audit was performed.

Current OSHA HazCom reference available to inspector

Confirm the site has access to the current OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, or an equivalent compliance reference.

Yes No N/A

Chemical Inventory Coverage

Master chemical inventory is current and complete critical (required)

The inventory should include all chemicals used in service, parts, body, wash, and detail operations, including aerosols, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, fuels, and adhesives.

Yes No N/A

Every chemical on site has a corresponding SDS critical (required)

Check for one SDS per hazardous chemical, including products stored in cabinets, carts, and satellite workstations.

Yes No N/A

No unidentified or unlabeled chemical containers observed critical (required)

Any container without a clear product identity or hazard label is a deficiency and must be addressed immediately.

Yes No N/A

New or substituted products added to inventory

Confirm recently introduced chemicals have been added to the inventory and matched to an SDS.

Yes No N/A

Discontinued or obsolete products removed from inventory

Verify the inventory does not list products no longer in use or no longer stored on site.

Yes No N/A

SDS Binder Completeness and Currency

SDS available for each listed chemical critical (required)

Confirm the SDS set covers all chemicals on the current inventory list.

Yes No N/A

SDS are the most current versions available from the manufacturer critical (required)

Verify revision dates and update status, especially for products with hazard classification or labeling changes.

Yes No N/A

SDS sections are legible and complete critical (required)

Pages should be readable, unredacted, and not missing required sections.

Yes No N/A

Binder or electronic system organized alphabetically or by product category

The system should allow quick retrieval of an SDS without searching through unrelated documents.

Yes No N/A

Outdated or superseded SDS removed from active binder

Old versions should not remain in the active binder unless clearly marked as archived.

Yes No N/A

Secondary container label references match SDS product identity critical (required)

Verify spray bottles, squeeze bottles, and transfer containers identify the product or hazard in a way that matches the SDS and workplace labeling system.

Yes No N/A

Accessibility and Employee Access

SDS binder or electronic access is readily available in work areas critical (required)

Employees should not need manager approval or excessive travel to access SDS information.

Yes No N/A

Access is available on all shifts critical (required)

Verify that night shift, weekend, and part-time staff can access SDS information when chemicals are in use.

Yes No N/A

Employees know how to locate an SDS

Assess employee familiarity with the SDS system during the walk-through.

Note (optional)

Emergency access instructions posted or communicated

If the site uses an electronic SDS system, employees should know how to access it during power or network interruptions.

Yes No N/A

Labeling and Container Control

Primary manufacturer labels present and readable critical (required)

Original labels on shipped containers should not be removed, defaced, or unreadable.

Yes No N/A

Secondary containers labeled with product identity and hazard information critical (required)

Containers used for decanting or daily use must be labeled according to the workplace labeling system.

Yes No N/A

Unlabeled waste or used chemical containers segregated

Used rags, waste solvent cans, and empty chemical containers should be managed to prevent confusion with active product.

Yes No N/A

Hazard pictograms and signal words visible where required

Verify labels display required hazard communication elements consistent with the site labeling system and supplier information.

Yes No N/A

Training, Documentation, and Corrective Actions

HazCom training records available for affected employees critical (required)

Training should cover chemical hazards, SDS access, labeling, and protective measures for employees who handle or may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies documented with corrective action owner and due date

Record each non-conformance, the responsible person, and the target completion date.

Yes No N/A

Note (optional)

Follow-up audit scheduled for open deficiencies

Set a date for reinspection if any critical or recurring deficiencies were identified.

Note (optional)

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Run: Dealership Hazard Communication SDS Binder Audit

Inspection Setup and Scope

Chemical Inventory Coverage

SDS Binder Completeness and Currency

Accessibility and Employee Access

Labeling and Container Control

Training, Documentation, and Corrective Actions

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