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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 69- Hazard Communication - Do I need an SDS for that?
Description: Episode 69 focuses on a practical Hazard Communication question: when do you actually need a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? Dr. Ayers explains that not every material in the workplace requires an SDS, and the key is understanding what OSHA considers a hazardous chemical and what qualifies as a foreseeable emergency.
What an SDS is and when it’s required
An SDS is required for any hazardous chemical that workers may be exposed to under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency. The episode clarifies that:
A chemical must present a physical or health hazard for a...