Question

In WHMIS 2015, the following changes on SDS format are to be noted:

a) Removal of hazard symbols
b) Introduction of color-coded labeling
c) Standardized 16-section format
d) Elimination of precautionary statements

Answer 1

WHMIS 2015 introduced a standardized 16-section SDS format and color-coded labeling, but did not remove hazard symbols or eliminate precautionary statements.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to changes in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format according to WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System). The correct changes noted in WHMIS 2015 include:

• Introduction of color-coded labeling: this element is part of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) which WHMIS 2015 has adopted, including the color-coded pictograms for hazard identification.
• Standardized 16-section format: this ensures that all SDSs have consistent information and are organized in the same way, making them easier to read and understand.
• The removal of hazard symbols and the elimination of precautionary statements are not changes brought by WHMIS 2015. Hazard symbols have been replaced by pictograms, and precautionary statements remain an important aspect of the SDS.