Employers’ responsibilities Employers using or storing dangerous goods or hazardous substances on their premises must ensure that: they obtain an up-to-date SDS for each of these products. their employees, contractors and emergency services personnel have access to the SDS.
What are the two main purpose of MSDS?
There are two main purposes of the material safety data sheets. These are informing workers and aiding emergency services. The main focus of an MSDS is to safeguard occupational health.
How do you read a safety data sheet?
Let’s walk through each one:
- Section 1 identifies the chemical on the SDS as well as its intended use.
- Section 2 outlines the hazards of the chemical and appropriate warning information.
- Section 3 identifies the ingredient(s) of the chemical product identified on the SDS, including impurities and stabilizing additives.
What do you need to know about a material safety data sheet?
Other Information A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product. A MSDS describes the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do in an emergency.
