Safety Data Sheet

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• To provide information on potential chemical hazards and safe handling procedures.

• To list the names and contact information of chemical manufacturers.

• To outline the company's policies regarding chemical usage.

• To provide a historical overview of chemical regulations.

According to the passage, which organization requires employers to make SDSs readily available to employees?

• The American Chemical Society (ACS)

• The Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Which section of the SDS would you consult to find information about what to do in case of a chemical spill?

• Section 6: Accidental release measures

• Section 7: Handling and storage

• Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

• Section 1: Identification of the chemical

Match the following

• toxicity

• The degree to which a substance can harm living organisms; the quality of being poisonous or toxic

• Globally Harmonized System

• An international system created by the United Nations to standardize and harmonize the classification and labeling of chemicals

• flammability

• A federal agency within the United States Department of Labor responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

• OSHA

• The ability of a substance to ignite easily and burn rapidly; the degree to which a material is easily ignited