SDS Basics
What is a Safety Data Sheet?
This section of the SDS tells you what personal protective equipment (ex. PPE) to wear
What is section 8? (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection)
First action taken when discovering a fire in a treatment room
What is pulling the alarm or alerting team or other staff?
Designated spot outside of clinic where staff and patients gather
What is an assembly/rally point?
Color coded kit often used for chemical spills with absorbent pads and neutralizers
Total number of sections found on a SDS
What is 16?
The section that lists first-aid measures if a staff member gets chemicals in their eyes
What is section 4?
A piece of equipment to never use in the case of a fire evacuation
What is an elevator?
Designated Staff member to bring the master client/patient log and first aid kit to meeting point
What is the practice manager or designated safety coordinator?
Stored near exits during an evacutation for patient safety
Where a clinic must keep physical or digital sheets for easy staff access
What is a binder or online spreadsheet?
Red diamond symbol on a label that warns a chemical catches fire easily
What is a flammability hazard?
Sign of a fire in another, closed room
Designated person to lead staff, clients, and patients to safety during an evacuation
Floor/Evacuation wardens
Used in cases of injury, such as cuts, stabilize sudden illness, and manage trauma
What is a first-aid kit?
The primary use of an SDS
What is a list of chemical hazards, safe handling instructions, and guide for emergency response?
Safe handling practices, proper storage, and incompatibilities are found here
What is Section 7, Handling and Storage?
Where an evacuation plan may be located
What is on a wall, near any doorway and/or exit?
Number of evacuation routes
What is a primary and secondary evacuation route?
Use of an eyewash station
What is cleaning chemicals or substances like urine or blood from eyes?
What is Section 5, Fire-Fighting Measures?
Primary rule to remember when entering a space with an active fire and smoke
What is staying low to the ground?
How often an eyewash or fire extinguisher should be tested and documented
What is monthly and weekly?