Safety data sheets

What should SDS sheets include

-Identify product -manufacturer info-name, address, phone -chemical and common names for active ingredient -hazards of chemicals contained in product -carcinogenicity of product -physical and chemical characteristics -health hazards-signs and symptoms of exposure,route of entry -precautions and special protection required -clean up procedures for spill or leak

Employee responsibility

-Must be obtained for all hazardous chemicals -must be maintained and updated with current sheets -must be placed in accessible location -must train all employees exposed to hazardous chemicals

SDS criteria

-Written in english -standardized 16 section format

Manufacturer responsibility

-determine hazards of their chemical product -communicate (distribute) hazard and safety precautions to the customers by supplying SDSs and labels -Label containers of hazardous chemicals with hazard warning diamond (quick refernce from SDS)

what are SDS?

OSHA Hazard communication requirement

SDS responsible parties

manufacturer employer

SDS are supplied by?

product manufacturer

purpose of SDS

provide employee with info regarding the hazards of various chemicals used in the dental office and how to protect dental team from dangers associated with the chemicals