How should you respond if you receive a product that is not labeled correctly?

When a product is not labeled correctly, the most appropriate response is to report the issue to your supervisor immediately. Proper labeling is essential for ensuring safety when handling hazardous materials. Incorrect labels can lead to mishandling, which may pose serious safety risks to individuals and the environment. By notifying a supervisor, you ensure that the situation is assessed and handled by someone with the authority to address labeling issues, potentially involving safety protocols, notifications to relevant regulatory bodies, or corrective actions. This response helps maintain compliance with safety regulations and protects all personnel involved.

While handling the product with caution is important, it does not replace the need to report the issue. Using the product only in emergencies is also a risky approach, as it assumes the user can determine the safety and proper handling procedures without the correct labeling. Ignoring the problem is unacceptable in any safety-sensitive environment, as it could lead to harmful consequences. Hence, reporting to a supervisor is the most responsible and safest action to take.