Right product, current SDS, proper storage. Use the least hazardous option that does the job — and know what to do if it spills.
Start safeControl the riskStop when it changes
Scroll the journey
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When it applies
If you're doing any of this, this guide is in play.
Paints
Solvents
Epoxies
Membranes
Adhesives
Cleaners
Sealants
Fuels
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Before you start
Before the work begins, the Site Supervisor confirms — and you check your own work area.
SDS currency
Storage compatibility
Ventilation
Ignition sources
Spill controls
PPE / RPE
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The controls
Work down the hierarchy — collective protection first, PPE last. PPE never carries the job on its own.
The RPD rule
Use the least hazardous product that meets the specification. Store, label and dispose of chemicals correctly.
Least hazardousCurrent SDSCorrect storageCorrect disposalHold point — never skip
Do not use a hazardous substance without a current SDS and task controls.
No SDS, no use. The sheet tells you the controls, the storage and what to do if it goes wrong.
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Stop & escalate
See any one of these? The job stops until it's fixed — no exceptions.
- Exposure symptoms occur
- Controls fail
- Spill or contamination can't be contained
Stop work→ tell the Site Supervisor → don't restart until the control is back and the SWMS is reviewed.
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What gets recorded
The job isn't done until the evidence exists. Live records go in Breadcrumb.
Breadcrumb · live site
- SDS
- Inductions / training records
- Site alerts for storage / exclusion controls
- Incident reporting for spills or exposure