How to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, how to recognize symptoms of exposure, and other important information can be found in the SDSs. SDS is also used by the FDA to determine whether a product is safe for use in the United States. FDA also uses it to decide whether to approve a new drug or medical device.
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Why is it important to read a SDS?
It is important that workers read the SDS carefully and understand its contents before working with a hazardous chemical so that it can be safely stored, handled or used. In training workers on how to safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals, the SDS can be used to assist in assessing specific risks associated with a chemical. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/sds.
Which sections of an SDS tell you how do you protect yourself?
Section 7 tells you how to handle a hazardous product and how to keep yourself and others safe. A hazard is something that can cause injury or death. A risk, on the other hand, is a potential problem that could cause harm to you or someone you care about.
For example, you might be at risk of contracting a disease if you are exposed to an infectious agent in a contaminated environment, or you could be a victim of a crime if someone breaks into your home and steals your valuables.
Do SDS sheets expire?
If the information is current at the time the product was received and less than 3 years from the date of receipt, the employer can only use an existing supplier.
An employer must not use a supplier if the supplier has a history of non-compliance with the requirements of this Act or the regulations, or has been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) or any other Act of Parliament or of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada relating to the supply of goods or services.
What does Section 1 of SDS indicate?
Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. Hazard(s) identification includes all risks associated with the chemical, as well as required precautions, and any other information that may be required by law or regulation. Safety information includes information about the safety of the product, its use, and the potential hazards associated with the use of this product.
This information may include, but is not limited to, the following: warnings, instructions, precautions, safety data sheets (SDSs), and other safety information. The information must be provided in a form that can be easily understood and understood by a person with ordinary skill in the art. For example, this information should be presented in an easy-to-understand format, such as a table of contents, a list of references, or an alphabetical listing of all the references.
What is the most important part in SDS?
When working with a material for the first time, the most important sections to keep in mind are those that can affect your day-to-day use of the material, such as Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protective Equipment.
When should I read an SDS?
How to read a safety data sheet. Any time a new chemical is added to the facility, it’s a good idea for a custodian or someone who handles chemicals to read and understand the SDS sheet.
