Boy Scouts of America

Safety Data Sheets

Adult Audience Only

 

SUMMARY

Safety Data Sheets are crucial documents that provide us with valuable information about the chemicals and materials we work with. They are designed to ensure our safety and help us understand the potential hazards associated with these substances. Whether you’re in a laboratory, a manufacturing facility, or any other workplace dealing with chemicals, SDS sheets are a vital resource.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Why It Matters: Understanding SDS helps us work safely. It keeps us from getting hurt and helps us do things right. If you’re ever unsure about a chemical, check the SDS or ask our safety experts. Safety is important for all of us!

 

These documents hold essential information to ensure we make informed decisions and prioritize our well-being.

The Important Sections:

  1. Identification: SDS give us the name of the chemical and contact details for those who made it. This way, we know where to turn if we have questions.

  2. Hazard Awareness: This section reveals the potential risks linked to the chemical—such as fire, health concerns, and environmental impacts. Being aware of these dangers helps us plan and stay safe.

  3. Ingredients: Scouts, this part breaks down what’s in the chemical and how much. Knowing this information helps us handle materials responsibly.

  4. First Aid Tips: If something goes awry, SDS provide guidance on how to assist in emergencies. These tips can be crucial in the field.

  5. Handling and Storage: Learn how to properly use, store, and move the chemical, ensuring safe practices at all times.

  6. Protective Measures: Discover what gear or clothing to wear when handling the chemical, safeguarding ourselves from harm.

  7. Environmental Impact: Understand how the chemical might affect our surroundings. This knowledge empowers us to be environmentally conscious.

RESOURCES

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.