TL;DR
A safety data sheet is the standardized 16-section document that a chemical manufacturer must supply describing a product's hazards, ingredients, first-aid measures, safe handling, and disposal. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires contractors to keep one on site for every hazardous material their crews use, from solvents and adhesives to sealers and pesticides.
What it means
A safety data sheet is the standardized 16-section document that a chemical manufacturer must supply describing a product's hazards, ingredients, first-aid measures, safe handling, and disposal. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires contractors to keep one on site for every hazardous material their crews use, from solvents and adhesives to sealers and pesticides. Homeowners can request the sheet to check ventilation needs and re-entry times before work begins indoors.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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