What should be reviewed before using a chemical in a new process?

• A. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS), labels, exposure controls, and training requirements.
• B. The company holiday calendar.
• C. The latest stock price.
• D. The color of the chemical.

Answer: (C)

Review hazard information and safe-use procedures before introducing a chemical into a new process. The Safety Data Sheet provides detailed hazard classifications, ingredients, first-aid measures, and explicit handling, storage, and disposal guidelines. Labels communicate the hazards at the point of use, while exposure controls summarize the required engineering controls and personal protective equipment to limit exposure. Training requirements ensure workers know how to handle the chemical safely and respond to emergencies. Together, these elements create a practical safety framework for adopting a new process.

Other options don’t fit because a holiday calendar, stock price, or simply the color of the chemical does not convey the hazard information, required controls, or training needed to use the chemical safely.