SDS Management
Audit-Ready Document Versioning & Server PDF Pipeline
Overview & Problem
Workplace compliance management system for chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)—versioned hazard documentation, pictogram matrix, and automated PDF export pipeline.
Industrial chemical compliance demands immutable document versioning, exact GHS hazard pictogram mapping, and immediate PDF availability for workplace safety audits.
Architecture
Vue 3 + TypeScript single-page application frontend paired with a Go REST API backend and a headless Chromium PDF rendering service running inside Podman containers.
Engineering Trade-offs
Headless Chromium PDF export
Server-side Chromium rendering guarantees 100% pixel-identical PDF exports across all browsers and devices for safety inspection audits.
Immutable document versioning
Updates to safety data sheets never overwrite existing records. Every safety revision increments an immutable version index with complete audit trails.
GHS Pictogram Matrix
Chemical hazards map directly to GHS pictograms rendered as inline SVGs for instant visual identification during emergency chemical lookups.
Key Takeaway
Server-side document rendering guarantees regulatory compliance fidelity across all audit devices and print media.
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