1. MSDS Training
SustainaPac January 2013 AS

2. > Material Safety Data Sheets
An MSDS is a document containing important information about a hazardous chemical and must state:
A hazardous substance’s product name
The chemical and physical properties of the hazardous substance
Health hazard information
Precautions for safe use and handling
The manufacturer’s or importer’s name, Australian address and telephone number

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For each dangerous goods used on site, a current MSDS must be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier.
Suggestion to keep MSDS also with major chemical stores
The MSDS must be readily accessible to all employees, other person on the premises and emergency services authority personnel.
For each area where dangerous goods are stored and / or used, MSDS should be easily accessible in hardcopy. MSDSs must not be older than 5 years.

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A MSDS which complies with the Regulations contains 16 separate sections each with specific information relating to the chemical being used, handled, stored, transported or disposed.

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Section 1 - Identification:
Contains the product identifier or tradename, contact details of the manufacturer or importer responsible for supplying the chemical, and the telephone number to contact in case of an emergency. The information in this section should be consistent with the label.

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Section 2 – Hazard(s) identification
Gives details on the potential health and physical hazards of the chemical. This information can be used to help assess the risks to the health and safety of workers, other people, and the environment. The information in this section should be consistent with the information on the label. In some cases there may be more information on the SDS than on the label.

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Section 3 - Composition and information on ingredients
If the chemical is a mixture, this section should provide the information on the identity and proportions of hazardous ingredients in the mixture.

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Section 4 - First-aid measures
Describes the necessary first aid measures to be taken in case of an accident.

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Section 5 - Fire-fighting measures
Gives specific information on fighting a fire involving the chemical, including the most suitable extinguishing media and other protective measures.

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Section 6 - Accidental release measures
Describes what actions need to be taken if there is an accidental release or spill of the chemical to minimise adverse effects on people, property and the environment.

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Section 7 - Handling and storage
Contains details on how to handle and store the chemical safely to minimise the potential risks to people, property and the environment.

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Section 8 - Exposure controls and personal protection
Provides information on control measures that can be used to reduce exposure, for example, engineering controls, information on exposure standards and guidance on required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Section 9 - Physical and chemical properties
Provides detailed information on the physical and chemical properties of the chemical, for example, appearance, odour, pH, flash point, melting/boiling point or any other relevant physical data.

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Section 10 - Stability and reactivity
Contains details of any hazardous reactions that may occur if the chemical is used under certain conditions and details of any incompatible materials

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Section 11 - Toxicological information
Provides detailed information on the toxicological properties of the chemical. This section is used primarily by medical professionals, toxicologists and WHS professionals.

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Section 12 - Ecological information
Provides detailed information on the ecological hazard properties of the chemical.

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Section 13 - Disposal considerations
Explains how the chemical should be disposed of correctly or recycled or reclaimed.

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Section 14 - Transport information
Contains basic classification information like UN number and transport hazard classes and packing groups that relate to the transport of the chemical by road, rail, sea or air.

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Section 15 - Regulatory information
Provides advice on other international or national regulatory information specific to the chemical, such as the Montreal protocol (ozone depleting substances), the Stockholm Convention(Persistent organic pollutants), Poisons scheduling or any other applicable Australian prohibition, notification or licensing requirements.

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Section 16 - Any other relevant information
Provides any other information relevant to the preparation of the SDS, including the date of its preparation, a key or legend to abbreviations acronyms and references used.

38. > Chemicals Register
A hazardous chemicals register is a list of hazardous chemicals at your workplace, accompanied by the current MSDS for each of those chemicals.
A hazardous chemicals register is required under the Regulations to be prepared and kept up-to-date so that people can easily find information about chemicals stored, handled or used at the workplace.

39. > Chemicals Register
The hazardous chemicals register must be readily accessible to all workers involved in the use, storage and handling of the hazardous chemicals and to anyone else who is likely to be affected by the chemical at the workplace
All hazardous chemicals that are stored, handled or used at the workplace must be listed on the register except where they are:
in-transit, or
consumer products.

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If I have a register, do I need a manifest?
A manifest is required only where hazardous chemicals that are dangerous goods are present at the workplace and where their quantities exceed specified threshold amounts.
A manifest is different to a register, and is intended primarily for emergency services personnel to use where they are required to respond to an emergency situation at the workplace.

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