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GHS Safety Data Sheets
Learn to safely work with hazardous materialsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 14m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is a worldwide system developed by the United Nations. The system makes it easy to find any information you may need about chemicals. This course will give you an overview of each section of the GHS Safety Data Sheets.
The GHS Safety Data Sheets are arranged so the most important information is in the front. This includes information about what the material is and the hazards it presents. This is information that is needed before employees work with the materials.
The GHS Safety Data Sheets also include information on responding to an emergency involving the materials. Emergencies can include if the material is swallowed or the material is involved in a fire.
An SDS also includes information on how to properly and safely store the materials. This includes any personal protective equipment that is needed when handling the material.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the purpose and structure of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labelling chemicals
- Navigate each section of a GHS Safety Data Sheet, which arranges the most important information first
- Locate information about what a material is and the hazards it presents before working with it
- Respond to hazmat emergencies, such as a material being swallowed or involved in a fire
- Determine how to properly and safely store hazardous materials, including the personal protective equipment needed
- Interpret hazard communication and technical information provided on an SDS
Key Takeaways
- The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is a worldwide system developed by the United Nations that makes it easy to find information about chemicals.
- GHS Safety Data Sheets are arranged so the most important information, including what the material is and the hazards it presents, appears in the front.
- Hazard information on an SDS is needed before employees begin working with the materials.
- An SDS includes guidance on responding to emergencies, such as when a material is swallowed or involved in a fire.
- An SDS provides information on properly and safely storing materials, including any personal protective equipment needed when handling them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It gives an overview of each section of the GHS Safety Data Sheets, including what a material is, the hazards it presents, responding to emergencies involving the materials, and how to properly and safely store hazardous materials.
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
It is a worldwide system for the classification and labelling of chemicals, developed by the United Nations, that makes it easy to find any information you may need about chemicals.
Why is the order of information on a GHS Safety Data Sheet important?
The sheets are arranged so the most important information is in the front, including what the material is and the hazards it presents, which is information needed before employees work with the materials.
Does the course address chemical emergencies?
Yes. It covers responding to hazmat emergencies, which can include situations where the material is swallowed or the material is involved in a fire.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include Introduction, Hazard Communication, Materials and Their Hazards, Responding to Hazmat Emergencies, Handling and Storing Hazardous Materials, Technical Information, and Conclusion.
