Australia Model Code of Practice: Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals s8-controls: Section 8: specify engineering controls for the intended use, then PPE consistent with the hierarchy of controls, naming the type and material of eye, skin, respiratory and thermal protection

What does s8-controls require?

Section 8 should describe the engineering controls suited to the intended use and say when special ones are needed (for example local exhaust ventilation, enclosed systems, spray booths, mechanical handling or explosive dust controls), complementing Section 7. PPE should be presented in line with the hierarchy of controls, used only where higher controls are impracticable or alongside them, and the SDS should still recommend those other controls; it should consider loss of PPE effectiveness and the chemical's effect on PPE materials. It should specify the type and properties of eye and face protection (safety glasses, goggles or face shield; impact or splash resistance), skin protection (gloves, boots, bodysuits and their material such as PVC or nitrile), respiratory protection matched to the hazard (for example a half-face respirator with an organic vapour filter rather than 'use respirator', citing a standard where suitable), and PPE for thermal hazards that does not add to heat load, noting any secondary risk.