objectivesNo matter which industry you work in, you may be required to work near or directly with hazardous chemicals. As a result, it’s important to correctly read Safety Data Sheets (SDS), which contain information about the ingredients, physical characteristics, exposure limits, and health hazards of chemical products. By taking How to Read an SDS for All Industries, course participants will receive Safety Data Sheet training that adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals’ (GHS) standards.
NOTE: This course is based on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) as found in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g).
Combining theoretical training with brief, intermittent assessments, this course teaches participants to use the SDS to inform their evaluation and handling of hazardous chemicals. Some of the topics covered in this module include:
SDS interpretation, focusing on sections 1 through 16
Hazard communication (HAZCOM)
Employer responsibilities
Workers’ right-to-know
Safe work practices
OSHA and GHS standards for handling workplace chemicals
descriptionRegardless of the industry in which you work, you may be forced to operate in close proximity to or directly with dangerous substances. Since a consequence, it is critical to study Safety Data Sheets (SDS) carefully, as they provide information on the contents, physical properties, exposure limits, and health concerns associated with chemical goods. Participants in How to Read an SDS for All Industries will get Safety Data Sheet training that complies with OSHA and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) requirements. This course is based on OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), which is codified at 29 CFR 1910.1200. (g).
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this How To Read an Safety Data Sheet For All Industries and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
How to Read and Understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Course Objectives
Course References
Chemical Exposure
HAZCOM Requirements
2. Hazard Communication
What Is Hazard Communication?
Purpose of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
Why Should Chemical Hazards Be Communicated?
How Is Safety and Health Hazard Information Disseminated and Communicated?
Hazard Communication Program
Employee Right to Know
3. Pre-Drill Review-1
Pre-Drill Review
4. SDS Overview
Who Must Provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
SDS In Brief
What Information Does an SDS Provide?
Why Should I Read the SDS?
Similar to an MSDS
Sections 1 thru 8
Sections 9 thru 11 and Section 16
Sections 12 thru 15
SDS Sections
5. Pre-Drill Review-2
Pre-Drill Review
6. SDS Sections 1 thru 4
The First Four Sections of an SDS
Section 1: Product Identification
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Identify the Section
Section 4: First-Aid Measures
7. Pre-Drill Review-3
Pre-Drill Review
8. SDS Sections 5 thru 8
Accidents Measures and Minimizing Risk
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
9. Pre-Drill Review-4
Pre-Drill Review
10. SDS Sections 9 thru 12
Chemical Properties, Health, and Environment
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Section 12: Ecological Information (Non-Mandatory)
11. Pre-Drill Review-5
Pre-Drill Review
12. SDS Sections 13 thru 16
Disposal, Transport and Additional Information
Section 13: Disposal Considerations (Non-Mandatory)
Section 14: Transport Information (non-mandatory)
Section 15: Regulatory Information (non-mandatory)
Section 16: Other Information
13. Pre-Drill Review-6
Pre-Drill Review
14. Employer Responsibilities
Employee Training
Accessible SDSs
Designated Person(s)
15. Pre-Drill Review-7
Pre-Drill Review
16. Summary
Remember…
Sources of Information and Assistance
After completing this course, participants will be able to properly read and interpret an SDS. This skill will allow them to use safe work practices while handling chemicals, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper hygiene. By learning to read an SDS, they will also be able to determine the exposure, health effects, and emergency and first-aid procedures for specific chemicals. This course also teaches participants how to store and dispose of chemicals according to state and federal regulations and will allow participants to identify cancer-causing chemicals.
Upon completion, you will receive:
0.1 Continuing Education Units from an accredited IACET provider
A certificate of completion
All course participants must complete the full course with a score of at least 80% at each knowledge checkpoint and fill out the course evaluation to receive his or her certificate of completion.
