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Chemicals at work: what should you read on the label and SDS?

Identify the product and hazards before clarifying handling instructions.

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General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.

A chemical label provides initial information on hazards and precautions for use.

Read the hazard and precautionary statements as well as the pictogram.

The safety data sheet, or SDS, provides additional information for workplace use.

Check that the sheet matches the product being used and find its revision date.

It helps clarify handling conditions and protective measures.

Have the employer explain instructions suited to your task before you use the product.

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