True or False: Electronic access to the SDS is allowed if it poses no barriers to employee access.

Electronic access to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is indeed permissible as long as it ensures that employees can access the information easily and without obstacles. The primary goal of the SDS is to provide essential safety and health information regarding hazardous materials present in the workplace. Therefore, the method of access—whether paper or electronic—should not hinder employees from obtaining the necessary safety information when they need it.

This flexibility in format aligns with OSHA's requirement for employers to make information about hazardous substances readily available to workers. As long as the electronic system is user-friendly and does not create significant barriers, it satisfies the regulatory demands for employee access to safety and health information. In cases where electronic access may not meet these standards—such as unreliable technology or lack of proper training—other methods of access would need to be implemented to comply with safety regulations.