SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) ARE MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WSM EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE & USE OF ALL ONSITE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

SAFETY DATA SHEETS ARE NECESSARY BECAUSE THEY:

• INCLUDE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION ABOUT A SINGLE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.
• OUTLINE POTENTIAL HAZARDS WITH THE MATERIAL, INCLUDING HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS.
• OFFER GUIDANCE ON SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE & DISPOSABLE PRACTICES.
• INCLUDE FIRST AID MEASURES IN CASE OF EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENTS.
• DETAIL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE.
• SPECIFY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR SPILLS OR LEAKS.