Hang this poster beside the Safety Data Sheet binder or station, so the label and the sheet are read together.
What is on the poster
Six elements on every label
| Element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Product identifier | The name or number; it matches the Safety Data Sheet |
| Signal word | "Danger" for the more severe hazards, "Warning" for the less severe |
| Hazard statements | What the hazard is, in a fixed phrase: "Highly flammable liquid and vapor" |
| Precautionary statements | How to prevent harm in use, storage and handling, and what to do in an emergency |
| Supplier | Name, address and telephone number of the maker, importer or distributor |
| Pictograms | Red-bordered diamonds that show the kind of hazard at a glance |
Where to look on the 16-section Safety Data Sheet
| Section | What is there |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identification |
| 2 | Hazard identification |
| 4 | First-aid measures |
| 5 | Fire-fighting measures |
| 7 | Handling and storage |
| 8 | Exposure controls and personal protection |
| 11 | Toxicological information |
| 13, 14 | Disposal and transport |
Your training covers, at least
- How to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical.
- The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in your work area.
- How you protect yourself: work practices, emergency procedures, protective equipment.
- How to read the labels and use the Safety Data Sheets.
Every container labeled. A Safety Data Sheet for every hazardous chemical, within reach on every shift. Training on first assignment and before any new hazard.
Built to the Science Safety Teaching Standard
This poster carries the SSTS mark. Like every Science Safety course, it is built to the Science Safety Teaching Standard (SSTS): every rule on it is taken from the body that governs it, at its current edition, and the source is printed on the poster, so you can check it yourself.
Stay current
When you get this poster, it is saved to your Science Safety account. If we revise the poster, or the Right to Understand Laws module it comes from changes, we will email you, and the latest version will be waiting under Downloads in your account. Every revision carries its revision number and date at the bottom of the poster, so you can tell at a glance whether the copy on your wall is current.
Printing and hanging
- One-page PDF, US letter (8.5 by 11 inches).
- White background, so it prints clearly on any office or classroom printer without using much ink.
- Hang it beside the Safety Data Sheet binder or station.
- The QR code in the blue title band opens this page, so anyone can get their own copy.
- The QR code at the bottom opens the Right to Understand Laws module.
Learn more
The Right to Understand Laws module teaches the full topic this poster comes from.
Sources:
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (reviewed October 2, 2026)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix D, Safety Data Sheets – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (reviewed October 2, 2026)
- OSHA Brief: Labels and Pictograms (OSHA 3636) – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (reviewed October 2, 2026)
- OSHA Brief: Safety Data Sheets (OSHA 3514) – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (reviewed October 2, 2026)
Poster SSP-0046, Rev. 1, October 2026.
