Which source of hazard information should be consulted to determine the required PPE and emergency steps for a pesticide product?

• A. The product label
• B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• C. The pesticide's color code
• D. The manufacturer's marketing brochure

Answer: (B)

Safety Data Sheets provide the most comprehensive hazard information and the specific protective measures for handling a pesticide. The SDS lays out the exact hazards of the product, the recommended exposure controls and PPE under the environmental and worker exposure sections, and detailed emergency measures such as first-aid steps, spill response, and firefighting guidance. Because these sheets are written to communicate hazards across various situations and workplaces, they give standardized, thorough guidance on what PPE to wear and what to do in an emergency. The product label does specify required PPE and actions for particular use cases, but the SDS expands on those details and covers additional scenarios, making it the best source for determining appropriate PPE and emergency steps.