Every chemical used or stored at your hotel - cleaning supplies, maintenance products, laundry chemicals, etc. must have a corresponding Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on file, as required by OSHA and most safety regulations.

✅ What is an SDS?

A Safety Data Sheet explains important information about a chemical, including:

• Its hazards (flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.)

• Safe handling and storage instructions

• First aid and emergency procedures in case of exposure

• What to do if it spills or leaks

  
  

✅ Why does it matter?

SDSs help protect you and your coworkers by ensuring everyone understands how to safely work with chemicals and what to do in an emergency.

✅ Where are they kept?

Every property is required to keep SDSs in a central, easily accessible location—often in:

• A safety binder in housekeeping or maintenance

• A designated safety station or office

• A digital system, depending on the hotel
  

👉 Action:

Ask your trainer or supervisor where the hotel stores its Safety Data Sheets, so you know where to find them when needed.

Times When You May Need to Use an SDS

You should refer to an SDS any time you need to understand how to safely handle or respond to a chemical. Examples include:

✅ When you are using a chemical for the first time

✅ If you are unsure how to dilute or mix a product

✅ Before transferring a chemical to a different container

✅ When a chemical spills or leaks

✅ If the chemical splashes on skin or in eyes

✅ If you or someone else inhales fumes

✅ When someone has an allergic reaction or other health symptoms

✅ If you need to know proper storage requirements

✅ When emergency responders ask for chemical information

If you are ever unsure, check the SDS first—it’s your official guide.