You can access the SDS Comparison feature through the SDS Updates section.
Locate the SDS that requires review.
Click on Actions next to the SDS entry.
Select Review Update from the dropdown menu.
Choose one of the available comparison tools:
Comparison Table: Displays categorized changes (additions, deletions, modifications).
Side-by-Side PDF View: Visually compare document layout, text, and formatting between versions.
You can choose how the update applies to your assessments:
Apply to All Assessments:
From the Comparison Auditor, select Apply Updates to automatically apply the accepted update to all related assessments.
Selective Application:
If you prefer to choose which assessments receive the update, you can still use the original method:Go to the SDS table view.
Click Actions next to the relevant SDS.
Select Accept Update.
Choose the assessments you want to update.
Click Update Assessments to apply the changes.
This method allows you to control exactly which assessments are updated, rather than applying changes system-wide.
Key Considerations
Old SDS Data:
Represents the version of the SDS already stored in your Safety365 account prior to the update.New SDS Data:
Extracted directly from the newly uploaded or updated SDS document.Thorough Review:
While the system identifies textual and data changes, always review the updated PDF document to ensure the accuracy of formatting, layout, and any manually entered information.
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