SDS & Label Authoring

Day 1: Regulatory Frameworks and GHS Fundamentals

• Introduction to global chemical regulations (GHS, OSHA HCS, CLP, REACH)

• SDS and label roles in hazard communication

• Structure and key elements of GHS

• Classification of chemicals: health, physical, and environmental hazards

• Overview of SDS sections and GHS label components

Day 2: Authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Sections 1 to 8

• Section-by-section breakdown of SDS:

  • Identification

  • Hazard identification

  • Composition/information on ingredients

  • First-aid measures

  • Fire-fighting measures

  • Accidental release measures

  • Handling and storage

  • Exposure controls/personal protection

• Gathering and verifying data for each section

Day 3: Authoring SDS – Sections 9 to 16

• SDS continued:

  • Physical and chemical properties

  • Stability and reactivity

  • Toxicological information

  • Ecological information

  • Disposal considerations

  • Transport information

  • Regulatory information

  • Other information

• Sourcing toxicological and environmental data

• Preparing SDS for international distribution (EU, US, Asia)

Day 4: Label Authoring & Hazard Communication

• GHS label components: product identifier, pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, supplier information

• Country-specific label requirements (OSHA, CLP, WHMIS)

• Label formatting and design best practices

• Case study: Labeling multiple hazardous products

• Common labeling mistakes and how to avoid them

Day 5: Tools, Software, and Practical Authoring Workshop

• Introduction to SDS authoring software tools (Chemwatch, SAP EHS, WERCS, etc.)

• Integration of chemical databases into the authoring process

• Workshop: Drafting a complete SDS and GHS-compliant label

• Peer review and critique of authored SDSs

• Final compliance checklist and best practices guide