HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

What does SDS stand for?

Safety Data Sheet

What information does an SDS provide?

Hazard information and safe handling information for a chemical

What should a hazardous-material label contain?

Substance description, ingredients, PPE requirements, hazard warnings, directions, spill/exposure procedures, manufacturer information, and storage/disposal procedures

What does OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard require?

Employers must disclose hazardous materials workers may encounter

What does the Chemical Hygiene Plan regulate?

Handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

What chemicals are examples of hazardous substances listed in the PDF?

Formaldehyde, lead, and ethylene oxide

What should you do if a chemical contacts the eyes or skin?

Follow the substance's emergency exposure instructions

What should be done with hazardous waste?

Dispose of it according to established safety procedures