What is the big deal with a record?
Trends and facts beat single-point values and vague recollections. A record can influence crucial decisions and judgments. Even diagnosis may not be possible without a record of what has happened in the past.
Record-keeping was a chore in the old days without computers. It can be merged in to current transactions using technology that is common now.
Record keeping is integral to efforts for better safety standards. Problem analysis after adverse incidents is nearly impossible if there are no historical records.
You never know when an old record will be useful again all of a sudden. Destroying records is always a risk, and has no benefits when we think of electronic databases.
This is why I loudly applaud the news at the following link:
http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/4310768/
Review your record keeping and disposal systems. Keep track of all your purchases, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances, with real-time copies always available at an off-site location. This could save lives in the event of an accident or a natural disaster.
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