Safety Data Sheets – An Introduction

The Safety Data Sheet is the internationally accepted basis for supplying sound written scientific information on hazardous substances.

A SDS, sometimes called an MSDS for Material Safety Data Sheet, provides essential information that includes how to use substances safely, without harmful effects to people, or the environment.

About the course:

Safety Data Sheets can be very challenging to read and understand but they do contain a wealth of information. Having an ability to properly interpret them will make it easier to arrive at informed decisions regarding the use of hazardous substances.

This program covers:

• The basic layout of Safety Data Sheets
• Why SDSs are commonly used
• A breakdown on the most important safety related sections found in most SDSs, including:
  • Hazard Identification
  • Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
  • Stability and Reactivity, and
  • Toxicological Information