Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00424:front:0:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00424
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 43083–46072

necessary"
    * "Use only in a well-ventilated area"
    * "Use local exhaust ventilation"
    * "Use only in an enclosed system"
    * "Use only in spray paint booth or enclosure"
    * "Use mechanical handling to reduce human contact with materials"
    * "Use explosive dust handling controls".
The information in this section should complement that provided in Section 7 – Handling and Storage of the SDS.

Individual protection measures, for example personal protective equipment (PPE)
Consistent with the hierarchy of controls, PPE should be used only when other control measures (for example, elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls) have been found to be impracticable or in conjunction with one or more control measures. This section of the SDS should include information on PPE provided that it clearly recommends other controls to minimise exposure to the hazardous chemical.
Consideration should be given to the possible reduction in effectiveness of PPE and possible detrimental effects of hazardous chemicals on some materials from which items of PPE may
be made, for example the use of synthetic clothing for protection against corrosive hazardous chemicals.

Eye and face protection
Information should be provided on eye and face protection needed for a hazardous chemical.
It is important to specify:
    * the type of eye protection required, for example safety glasses, goggles or face shields
    * the properties of the eye protection required based on the hazard of the chemical and potential for contact, for example the degree of impact protection or splash resistance.

Skin protection
Information should be included on the skin protection required for a hazardous chemical. It is important to specify:
    * the protective equipment to be worn when using or handling the hazardous chemical including the types of gloves, boots and bodysuits required
    * the properties of the protective equipment based on the hazard of the chemical and potential for contact, for example cotton, PVC or nitrile.

Respiratory protection
If respiratory protection is needed for a hazardous chemical, the SDS should include information on the appropriate types of respiratory protection based on the chemical hazard and potential for exposure, for example air-purifying respirators requiring specific respiration filters, air-line respirator or breathing apparatus. Where appropriate, a reference to a standard should be included.
Vague information – for example "use respirator" – is not acceptable, whereas "use half-face filter respirator suitable for organic vapours" is acceptable.

Thermal hazards
The SDS should include information on the PPE required for thermal hazards. Special consideration should be given to the materials of the PPE to avoid adding to the thermal load of the wearer. Information on any secondary risk should also be included here.
See also Section 5 – Fire fighting measures of the SDS for specific fire/chemical PPE advice.

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