Environment, health and safety
Which correctly describes an SDS (safety data sheet)?
- AA maintenance manual for manufacturing equipment
- BA document describing a chemical's hazards, handling methods, first aid and more
- CA report of outgoing inspection results for a product
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. A document describing a chemical's hazards, handling methods, first aid and more
An SDS is a document that a supplier gives the recipient when transferring or providing a chemical or a product containing one. It describes components, hazards, handling and storage, exposure controls, first-aid measures, disposal methods and more. Checking its contents before handling a chemical is fundamental.