When using cleaning chemicals or hazardous chemicals within your business, it is important to keep SDS sheets for chemicals within reach.
What is a Safety Data Sheet?
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information on the properties of hazardous chemicals, how to manage them and how they can affect the health and safety in a workplace.
Previously called Material Safety Data Sheets, these sheets can be invaluable tools for business owners and employees to manage health and safety. Making it easier to spot a hazard, assess a risk and make changes when chemical use is required.
What information does an SDS sheet include?
An SDS sheet includes the properties of each chemical. Along with the physical, health and environmental health hazards. Also protective measures to be taken and safety precautions for handling, storing and transporting the chemicals.
How to manage SDS sheets for chemicals in your workplace?
An easy way to manage your SDS sheets is to keep a written list and check that its updated often. Get into a routine of checking it every time new stock is ordered.
Ensure that all chemicals around the work place are labelled correctly and clearly. Provide copies of the SDS sheets where all employees can easily access them. Consider laminating them and leaving on a wall near the chemical storage.
Take the time to ensure that everyone handling hazardous chemicals has a clear understanding of the risks and how to use them correctly.
Obtaining SDS sheets for chemicals?
SDS sheets for chemicals are put together by the producer of the product itself. You can get a copy from your direct supplier. We have a list of SDS sheets right here. Click here to see the whole list of SDS sheets available from Virtue Plus.
Give us a call on 1300 255 546 or email sales@virtueplus.com.au if you need an SDS sheet and can’t find it on the list.
