Have you ever had to read a safety data sheet and just not understood what you're looking at? Safety data sheets provide important information about your hazardous substances. Did you know that it is mandatory to have a current safety data sheet for each of the hazardous substances in your workplace regardless of the quantity you hold.
A safety data sheet (SDS) provides comprehensive information about the properties of a hazardous substance, how it affects health and safety in the workplace and how to manage these risks. An SDS explains how the substance should be safely used, stored, transported and disposed of. It provides first aid information, information about the personal protective equipment that the person handling the substance should wear and what to do in the event of an emergency, such as a spill or fire.
Reading an SDS isn't always the easiest though, so we've put together a Quick Reference Guide to help you understand what each section is. This poster is free to Download from the link below and can be printed up to A0 size for your workshop.
Safety Data Sheet Reference Guide
Download a copy of our "SDS Quick Reference Guide" to
get a better understanding of how to read an SDS.
Download Quick Reference Guide Safety Data Sheets - WorkSafe Safety Data Sheets - EPA
