Section 8

Section 8 Exposure controls / Personal protection

Control parameters, including occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values and the source of those values
Appropriate engineering controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment information is not prescriptive or does not provide adequate detail, such as disclosing “use appropriate respiratory measures.”
Engineering controls are not appropriately identified based on the product hazard classification.
Occupational exposure limit values are incorrectly reported, not present or missing the source of the values.

Control Parameters
The occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values (as applicable) must be disclosed, including the source of these values.
- Suppliers should note that occupational exposure limit values may vary between different jurisdictions in Canada.
The recommended exposure control measures should be compatible with each other.
- For example, do not recommend a half-mask respirator when eye protection is also required. In this case, recommend a full-face piece respirator or alternate exposure control measures that provide the same level of protection.
- For example, a particulate filter will not protect against organic vapours. In this case, where available, specify the type of filter needed.
Personal Protective Equipment
The personal protective equipment identified in section 8 must appropriately address the risk associated with the physical and chemical properties identified in section 9 of the safety data sheet (SDS).
- For example, if the pH in Section 9 is listed as 1.1, then Section 8 should include a pertinent warning (e.g., wear chemical-resistant protective clothing; wear safety goggles).
Materials (e.g., flame resistant, thermal insulation) used to construct protective clothing for products with a thermal hazard should be identified.