Turvallisuustietoesitteet

Turvallisuustietoesitteet, often referred to as SDS (Safety Data Sheets) in English, are documents that provide comprehensive information about the potential hazards of a chemical substance or mixture. They are a crucial part of chemical safety management, ensuring that users have the necessary knowledge to handle, store, and dispose of chemicals safely.

The content of a turvallisuustietoesite is standardized internationally to ensure consistency and understandability. Typically, an SDS includes sixteen sections, covering everything from identification of the substance and its supplier, to hazard identification, composition, first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other relevant information.

These documents are essential for employers, employees, emergency responders, and anyone who works with or might be exposed to hazardous chemicals. They help in risk assessment, developing safe work procedures, and responding effectively in case of an accident. Manufacturers and importers are responsible for creating and providing SDSs for their products, while downstream users must make them readily available to their employees. The information contained within a turvallisuustietoesite is vital for protecting human health and the environment.