OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewHealth Hazards in ConstructionEasy
Which section of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) would provide information on the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling a specific chemical?
- ASection 2: Hazard(s) Identification
- BSection 4: First-Aid Measures
- CSection 11: Toxicological Information
- DSection 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 8 of an SDS, 'Exposure Controls/Personal Protection,' specifically details the necessary PPE, engineering controls, and exposure limits for safe handling of a chemical.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Section 2 identifies hazards but doesn't detail PPE.
- B. Section 4 describes emergency first-aid responses.
- C. Section 11 provides information on the chemical's toxicity.
SDS Section 8
Section 8 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) outlines exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations for safe chemical handling.
- SDS has 16 standardized sections.
- Section 8 helps protect workers from chemical exposure.
- It includes information on respirators, gloves, eye protection, etc.
Memory trick: SDS: Safety Data Sheets, Sixteen Detailed Sections.