Locate in an SDS the section that answers a work question: what the product is, what hazard it has, what to do if it splashes you, how to store it, which PPE to use, how to put it out and what to do if it spills.
Interpret section 2: pictograms, signal word, hazard statements (H) and precautionary statements (P).
Extract from sections 4 to 8 the right action for first aid, fire, spills, storage or personal protection.
Recognize in sections 9, 10 and 11 the data that change a decision: flash point, incompatibilities, routes of exposure and acute or chronic effects.
Tell the SDS from the label and always use the current version for the product you actually have.
Training scope
The training teaches you to read and interpret a 16-section GHS-format SDS. It does not teach you to write an SDS or to classify products, and it does not replace the hazard communication training your employer must give you on the products at your workplace.
Methodology
Online training at your own pace: 1 module with 12 short videos (about 51 minutes in total), with Spanish subtitles. Each video starts from a real work situation and shows you where the answer is in the SDS.
The whole training uses a teaching SDS for acetone prepared by GSS, which you can download and keep at hand. Each video has a question with a pause so you think before moving on.
This training includes
12 short videos with subtitles (about 51 minutes).
The teaching SDS for acetone (8-page PDF) to follow the training.
The job aid «Read an SDS before you start» (PDF) to take to work.
Final assessment of 10 questions, with a second form for a new attempt.
Digital, verifiable certificate of participation.
Curriculum
Welcome: why a sheet of paper can save you4:06
The SDS and the label: sisters, not twins4:30
Section 1: what is this product and who answers for it?3:26
Section 2: hazards at a glance4:23
Section 3: what it is made of3:41
Section 4: if it splashes you, if you breathe it, if you swallow it4:01
Sections 5 and 6: fire and spills4:56
Section 7: how it is used and stored3:48
Section 8: how much is too much and what you wear5:05
Sections 9 and 10: how the product behaves4:21
Sections 11 to 16: health, environment, disposal, transport, regulations and other information4:25
Read an SDS before you start: the practical order4:46
1module
12videos
1hour
Final exam
2downloadable documents
Start whenever you want: you go through it at your own pace.
Who is it for?
Anyone who handles chemicals at work: operators, helpers, cleaning and maintenance staff, warehouse workers and contractors.
Laboratory, workshop, plant and oil field personnel.
Safety students, supervisors and anyone who prepares toolbox talks.
Requirements
No prior knowledge needed.
A computer, tablet or phone with internet and audio.
About one hour to watch the videos and take the assessment, at your own pace, within the 365 days of access.
Your instructor
José Castañeda
Industrial Engineer · Process Safety Specialist
Industrial Engineer and process safety professional with 20+ years of experience in occupational safety, process safety and operational risk management in the oil and gas industry. Co-founder of Global Safety Solutions, CCPSC® (CCPS) certified and NEBOSH-trained. Today, in the United States, he works as an H2S risk control specialist on vapor recovery unit (VRU) maintenance operations across Texas and New Mexico.
Yes. When you complete the training you receive a certificate that can be verified online: it carries a unique code and a QR code so anyone can check it.
What language is the training in?
For now this training is in Spanish only (videos, subtitles and exams). The platform and support are available in Spanish and English.
Do I need prior experience?
No, beyond what is noted under “Requirements”. The training is built to guide you step by step.
How do I get my certificate?
Complete the training and pass the assessment; your certificate is issued, downloadable and verifiable online.
Is it a one-time payment?
Yes: one-time payment, no subscription. Checkout is completed securely and encrypted.
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