Safety data sheet (SDS) training

SDSs play a vital role in communicating hazard information about substances and mixtures throughout the supply chain. If this information is inadequate, important details may not be correctly conveyed to people handling them. This can lead to potential accidents and incorrect emergency action being taken, consequently posing risks to people and the environment. 

NCEC offers this training as a full 10 module course that is designed for delegates to be able to author their own SDS, or as a bespoke training course where modules can be tailored to suit your requirements. This enables us to open up the course to delegates with varying levels of experience in SDS authoring. 

The full 10 module course is shown below and contains modules ranging from how to classify under the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) Regulation, to where delegates can obtain information to complete their SDS.

SDS training modules

1. Introduction to CLP, Globally Harmonised System (GHS) and SDSs – An introduction to CLP, GHS & SDSs that briefly covers all 16 sections of a SDS and the requirements of CLP and GHS.
2. Classification under CLP physical hazards – An overview of classifications of physical hazards under CLP. 
3. Classification under CLP health hazards – An overview of classifications of health hazards under CLP.
4. Classification under CLP environmental hazards – An overview of classifications of environmental hazards under CLP.
5. Sources of information – A session that is designed to show where clients can obtain information to use in a SDS.
6. Section 14 transport classification – An overview of how to classify under transport regulations and where to find transport information.
7. Section 11 toxicology – An overview of section 11 of a SDS and what information is needed.
8. Section 12 ecotoxicology – An overview of section 12 of a SDS and what information is needed.
9. SDS overview – A run-through of all 16 sections of a SDS and what information is needed.
10. Preparation of a SDS – An interactive session where our SDS experts guide clients through how to compile their own SDS.

Each module on this e-learning course is designed to be completed in two or three hours. The modules have been carefully designed so that delegates are not overwhelmed with information, whilst enabling them to correctly understand the processes and practicality of authoring a SDS. 

If you need a bespoke SDS e-learning course that can be tailored to fit you/your regulatory team’s requirements, please contact us today.