Sanitation Certification Practice Test

What does OSHA require regarding Safety Data Sheets?

1. SDS must not be available to employees

2. SDS must be kept in all departments

3. SDS must include recipes for hazardous chemicals

4. SDS must be kept accessible to all employees

The correct answer is: SDS must be kept accessible to all employees

OSHA mandates that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be accessible to all employees. This requirement is crucial as it ensures that workers can access important information regarding the hazards of chemicals they may be exposed to in the workplace. The SDS provides details such as the properties of the chemicals, the associated health risks, safe handling practices, and emergency procedures. Making this information readily available helps promote a safe work environment and empowers employees to take appropriate precautions when working with hazardous substances. The other options do not align with OSHA requirements. Not making SDS available to employees would compromise safety and potentially lead to hazardous situations. Keeping SDS only in certain departments would limit access for those in need of that crucial information elsewhere in the workplace. Lastly, including recipes for hazardous chemicals is not a requirement; the focus of an SDS is on safety, hazard identification, and handling, rather than the formulation details of the chemicals themselves.