Tankerman · Documentation — SDS
Before handling a chemical cargo, the tankerman should consult the cargo's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to learn its:
- APurchase price
- BHazards, exposure limits, and required personal protective equipment✓ Correct
- COrigin port only
- DFreight rate
Explanation
The SDS lists the cargo's physical and health hazards, flammability, reactivity, exposure limits, PPE, and emergency/spill response — essential information for safe handling and response.
Authority: Tank Vessel Safety (USCG topic)
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