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Under WHMIS 2015, how often must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) be updated by the supplier?
One of the main changes in the transition to WHMIS 2015 was the change in frequency for SDS updates. Under WHMIS 1988, they were updated every 3 years. Under WH
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Question: Under WHMIS 2015, how often must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) be updated by the supplier?
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- Every 3 years ✅ Only when significant new information becomes available
- Every 5 years
- Every time a new shipment is received
Correct answer: Only when significant new information becomes available
Explanation: One of the main changes in the transition to WHMIS 2015 was the change in frequency for SDS updates. Under WHMIS 1988, they were updated every 3 years. Under WHMIS 2015, they are updated only when new significant information becomes available.
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