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The article discusses the return on investment (ROI) of chemical safety data sheet (SDS) systems, arguing that hazard management can reduce both risks and costs. Costs of SDS system implementation include time spent on SDS documentation and chemical inventory creation, compliance auditing fees, and compliance reporting. Benefits include lower workers' compensation and insurance costs, labor productivity, and protection of corporate brand. The efficiency of automated SDS systems is also noted.

The article presents the seven-step process developed by Business and Legal Resources for companies in order to reduce their workers' compensation costs and others, including the development of a return-to-work policy for consistency and the establishment of a timetable for returning to work.