International mandates are included in the development of an internationally-harmonized hazard communications system, which includes SDSs that are easily understandable based on classification and required by OSHA in 29 C.F.R 1910.1200(g) within the United States (UN, 2015). Some shippers attach these to the shipping paper packet while others place them inside an area within the cargo. Additionally, these types of forms are required to be made available to employees in “Right to Know Work Stations” by OSHA, which requires forms for any hazard that an employee may come into contact. By law, SDSs are made accessible to employees.

In this lesson, you will identify the required sections and information from an Safety Data Sheet.