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How To Read an Safety Data Sheet For All Industries

Regardless 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).

Include: Certificate of Completion
Duration: 1 Hours
Language: English
Level: Intermediate

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No 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

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1. 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

Benefits

Who Needs How To Read an Safety Data Sheet For All Industries?

How to Read an SDS for All Industries is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to evaluate and handle hazardous chemicals, including the following professionals: Workers Supervisors Managers Employers