Contents of the OSH Rules (Bihar)

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Bihar) Rules, 2026

Schedule V

Made under The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020Notification No. 101, 30 Jun 2026

Official text

Open in the official PDF (pp. 366–368)

Tables and forms lose their layout when extracted; the PDF is the authoritative version.

Material Safety data sheet

(See rule 69)

The occupier of every factory carrying on a ‘hazardous process’ shall arrange to obtain or

develop information in the form of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in respect of every

hazardous substance or material handled in the manufacture, transportation and storage in the

factory. It shall be accessible upon request to a worker for reference.

(a) Every such Material Safety Data Sheet shall include the following information:-

(i) The identity used on the label;

(ii) Hazardous ingredients of the substance;

(iii) Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous substance;

(iv) The physical hazards of the hazardous substance, including the potential for

fire, explosion and reactivity;

(v) The health hazards of the hazardous substance, including signs and

symptoms of exposure and any medical conditions which are generally

recognised as being aggravated by exposure to the substance;

(vi) The primary route(s) of entry;

(vii) The permissible limits of exposure prescribed in the Second Schedule under

Section 84 of the Code, and in respect of a Chemical not covered by the

said Schedule, any exposure limit used for recommended by the

manufacturer, importer or occupier;

(viii) Any generally applicable precautions for safe handling and use of the

hazardous substance, which are known, including appropriate hygienic

practices, protective measures during repairs and maintenance of

contaminated equipment, procedures for clean-up of spills and leaks;

(ix) Any generally applicable control measures, such as appropriate engineering

controls, work practices, or use of personal protective equipment;

(x) Emergency and first aid procedures;

(xi) The date of preparation of the Material Safety Data Sheet, or the last change

to it;

(xii) The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer,

occupier or other responsible party preparing or distributing the Material

Safety Data Sheet, who can provide additional information on the

hazardous substance and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary.

(b) The occupier while obtaining or developing a Material Safety Data Sheet in respect

of a hazardous substance shall ensure that the information recorded accurately

reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard determination. If he

becomes newly aware of any significant evidence used in making the hazard

determination. If he becomes newly aware of any significant information regarding

the hazards of a substance, or ways to protect against the hazards, this new

information shall be added to the Material Safety Data Sheet as soon as practicable.

(c) An example of such Material Safety Data Sheet is given in the Schedule to this

Rule.b Labelling

(2) Every container of a hazardous substance shall be clearly labelled or marked to identify:

(a) the contents of the container;

(b) the name and address of the manufacturer or importer of the hazardous substances;

(c) the physical and health hazards; and

(d) the recommended personal protective equipment needed to work safely with the

hazardous substance.

Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION I – MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE

Material Name/Identifier

Manufacturer’s Name Supplier’s Name

Street Address Street Address

City State City State

Postal Code Postal Code

Emergency Telephone No. Emergency Telephone No.

Chemical Name | Chemical Identity Trade Name and

Synonyms

Product Use

SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL

Approximate C.A.S. or UN Numbers LD LC 50 (Specify LC 50 (Specify

Hazardous

Concentration 50 (Specify Species and Species and Species and

Ingredients

% Route) Route) Route)

SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL

Physical State --Gas Odour and Odour Threshold Specific Gravity

-- Liquid -- Solid Apperance (p.p.m)

Vapour Pressure Vapour density Evaporation Rate Boiling point Freezing

(Air=1) (oC) (oC)

Solubility in water pH Density (g/ml) Coefficient of water / oil

(200C) p distribution

SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL

Flammability

............................... Yes ..................... No. ........................ If yes, under what conditions

Means of Extinction

Special Procedures

Flash Point (oC) Upper Explosion Lower Explosion

and Method Limit (% by Volume) Limit (% by Volume)

Anti-ignition TDG Flammability Hazardous Combustion

Temperature (oC) Classification Products

Explosion Data-Sensitivity Sensitivity to Static

Chemical Impact Discharge

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical Stability ............................... Yes ..................... No. ...................... If no, under what

conditions

Incompatibility to other substances ................................ Yes .................. No. ................... ..... If yes,

which ones

Reactivity and under what conditions

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Material

Name / Identifier

SECTION VI – TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL

Route of Entry -----------Skin contact ---------- Skin Absorption -----------Eye Contact -----------

Inhalation Acute ----------Inhalation Chronic -----------Ingestion

Effects of Acute Exposure to Material

Effects of Chronic Exposure to Material

Exposure Irritancy of

Limit(s) Material

Sensitization to Carcinogenicity, Reproductive

Material Effects, Teratogenicity,

Mutagenicity

Synergistic Materials

SECTION VII – PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves (specify) Respiratory (specify) Eyes (specify)

Footwear (specify) Clothing (specify) Other (specify)

Footwear (specify) Clothing (specify) Other (specify)

Leak and Spill Procedures

Waste Disposal

Handling Procedures and Equipment

Storage Requirements

Special Shipping Information

SECTION VIII – FIRST AID MEASURE

First Aid Measure

Sources used

Additional information

SECTION IX – PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S

Prepared by (Group, Department, etc.) (Phone No.) Date

NOTES:

1. CAS or UN Number – Chemical Abstract Service or United Nations (UN) Number.

2. LD 50 – Lethal Dose – 50% (LD50 – Specify species and route).

3. LC 50 – Lethal Concentration – 50% (LC50 – Specify species and route).

4. TDG Flammability – Transport of Dangerous Goods

Flammability Classification by United Nations.

Source: The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Bihar) Rules, 2026, Notification No. 101 — Bihar Gazette Extraordinary No. 699, 1 July 2026, pp. 366–368 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 366 · official download · all sources