Safety Data Sheets

Service Level- 

• Why is the work described in the service level needed? 

The purpose of SDS Library Management is to ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are accessible, catalogued by product, compliant with local and federal requirements. The procedure provides instructions to ensure the SDS Library is current, compliant and comprehendible by all interested parties that may or may not have a chemical related emergency.   

• What is to be done? 

Establish a resource library of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) catalogued in a SDS labeled yellow 3 ring binder. The catalogue shall contain all chemicals located, accessible, in use stored on the property.   

Operation Standards 

• How will the work described in the service level be done?  

1. Identify all chemicals located on the premises. 

1. All Chemical Storage facilities located on the property. 

2. Identify all chemicals by Manufacturer, chemical name, and location 

3. Obtain a printed copy of SDS from manufacturer website. 

4. Place in page protector and catalogue in alphabetical order in 3 ring binder identified as SDS Safety Data Sheets. 

5. Place folder in a highly visible, accessible location.  

2. Chemical Storage: 

1. All Chemicals shall be securely stored in accordance with the SDS and Manufacturer requirements to eliminate any chemical reactions, chemical spills, chemical emergencies, or accessible by unauthorized persons. 

3. Awareness Training 

1. Use and approved curriculum to conduct Awareness Training to ALL SSC staff that may dispense and apply chemicals, treat an employee in a chemical emergency. 

• When is the work described in the service level to be done and when is it not to be done?  

1. SDS Document shall be created when one does not exist for your property.  

2. SDS Folder shall be updated whenever new chemicals or hazardous materials are purchased and stored or in use at the property.  

• Who is to do it? 

1. General Manager or designated SSC employee.