Where should Safety Data Sheets (SDS) be stored to ensure accessibility for workers?

• A. On-site, in a known location, easily and quickly accessible to exposed workers.
• B. In the main office only.
• C. In the vehicle.
• D. In the supplier's facility.

Answer: (A)

Accessibility of safety data sheets is essential so workers can quickly find hazard information, safe handling procedures, and emergency steps for any chemical they may be exposed to. Keeping them on-site in a known location that is easily reachable ensures that, no matter where a task is being performed, the SDS is immediately available to those who may be exposed.

If the sheets were kept only in the main office, in a vehicle, or at the supplier’s facility, access could be delayed or unavailable when needed, especially in the field or during a spill or exposure. On-site, clearly labeled storage keeps the information in the right place for the people who need it most, right when they need it.