Safety Data Sheets as a Hazard Communication Tool: An Assessment of Suitability and Readability

Background: Safety data sheets (SDSs) are hazard communication materials that accompany chemicals/hazardous products in the workplace. Many SDSs contain dense, technical text, which places considerable comprehension demands on workers, especially those with lower literacy skills. The goal of this st...

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Main Authors: Kevin Ho, Thomas Tenkate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791124000064