THE USE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION-SOURCES TO CREATE AN IN-HOUSE SUBSTANCE INFORMATION DATABASE

Glaxo has developed a corporate source of comprehensive information on hazardous substances, which is available to staff throughout the Glaxo Group as an online Substance Information Database (SID) or via print. A structured approach has been taken to data collection, with key hard copy and computerised health and safety information sources being searched in a hierarchical fashion. Through a knowledge of the coverage of the sources, and practical experience of their use, a complete substance information profile is built up through selective searching. The data is evaluated by in-house specialists in toxicology, occupational health and safety and the compiled data sheet is authorised by the appropriate Company Safety Co-ordinator before it is released onto SID. © 1990, MCB UP Limited.