SafetyQuestion 92 of 1632
Employers must provide safety data sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace. An SDS must contain how many sections according to the GHS standard?
a.8 sections
b.12 sections
c.16 sections
d.20 sections
Explanation
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requires standardized 16-section Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Cal/OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) aligns with this format.
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