Safety Data Sheets In HAZWOPER Environments
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Hazardous materials and waste are a part of many work situations, and can be found in many types of facilities and job sites. It is very important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous substances, and how to handle and dispose of them properly. It is important that employees know how to protect themselves from these hazards, as well as what they should do in an emergency involving a chemical that they are working with. The answers to these and other important questions about hazardous chemicals can be found on the chemicals' Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The SDS is basically a guide for the safe use of a hazardous chemical. It provides information about handling, storing, transporting and working with the chemical safely. So it is important that employees know how the SDS is organized and where they can find important information on it. Topics covered in this safety video include: The importance of Safety Data Sheets The SDS's role in the Hazard Communication Standard The advantages of the new SDS format The four basic questions the SDS is designed to answer A review of the sections in the SDS