Risk: Hazardous to clients and staff
Likelihood: Unlikely
Impact: Moderate
Strategy: Immediate attention required - follow procedures as stated on Safety Data Sheets
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
An SDS (or Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS) is a document that provides detailed information about a hazardous chemical, including:
the identity of the chemical product and its ingredients,
the hazards of the chemical including health hazards, physical hazards and environmental hazards,
physical properties of the chemical, like boiling point, flash point and incompatibilities with other chemicals,
workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants,
safe handling and storage procedures for the chemical,
what to do in the event of an emergency or spill,
first aid information, and
transport information.
The information in an SDS is arranged under 16 headings to allow relevant information to be easily located by the person using the chemical.
Clinic MSDS forms below:
[Insert Drive Folder with access to Material Safety Data Sheets that can be obtained from the supplier]