# WEEKLY SAFETY MEETING

Vol.25 | No.01 | Week of 01-06-25

5 IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN FIND ON AN SDS

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*The SDS includes*  
*information such*  
*as the properties of*  
*each chemical; the*  
*physical, health, and*  
*environmental health*  
*hazards; protective*  
*measures; and safety*  
*precautions for handling,*  
*storing, and transporting*  
*the chemical.*  
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## Job Name:

**Supervisor Signature:**

Chemical labels provide basic information to remind employees about the hazards  
that are present in the products that they use. But, they can’t cover everything.  
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) have a broader scope, with details to back up the  
statements found on labels. They also provide additional information to help  
prevent injuries and illness as well as details on what to do when someone has  
been exposed to a hazardous chemical.

Depending on your job duties, you could come into contact with harmful  
chemicals. It is important to know how to handle these chemicals and where to  
get information on what to do if you come into contact with one or how to  
clean up a spill.

Chemical manufacturers are required to produce Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all  
hazardous chemicals, which is where you will find this important information.

As an employer, we are required to make SDS readily available to you for all  
chemicals used in the workplace. You can find all of Therma’s Safety Data Sheets  
online by going our safety website at *safety.therma.com*

There are 16 sections on all SDS and it is important to understand each one to  
safely handle chemicals. In day-to-day operations, however, the five following  
sections are the ones you will likely use most often.

## Here are five things to look for on SDS:

## First Aid (Section 4)

Basic first aid information is available on the product label, but the SDS will  
provide more detail on the symptoms of exposure, as well as greater detail for  
initial treatment.

## Firefighting (Section 5)

Some chemicals require specific firefighting techniques or create special hazards  
when involved in a fire. The information in this section instructs firefighters on  
suitable fire extinguishing techniques.

## Spills (Section 6)

Spills may necessitate special handling procedures for PPE or those responding.  
Methods for containing and cleaning up a release are also described.

## Storage & Handling (Section 7)

The segregation of incompatible materials and other safe storage and handling  
procedures are detailed.

## Routes of Exposure (Sections 8 and 11)

More in-depth information on how the chemical can affect you, including  
exposure limits and the effects of acute and chronic exposure.

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