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Chemicals

The Chemicals module in safer.plus helps you manage chemical substances and their associated risk assessments. Chemicals are always linked to a Process.

Chemicals

Chemicals are linked to processes and help identify chemical hazards, evaluate risks and define control measures. The chemical risk assessment methodology is the same as the Risk Assessments but it is attached to a chemical.


Managing Chemicals

Chemical Status

The status is set based on whether the chemical risk assessment has been completed:

  • Active: Chemical is in use
  • Inactive: Chemical is not in use

Chemical Information

Basic Details

Each chemical record includes:

  • Chemical Name
  • Supplier, selected from the Entities list
  • Physical state
  • Files (like Safety Data Sheets)
  • Description
  • Risk Assessments

Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Process

  1. Navigate to the chemical record
  2. Click "New Risk Assessment"
  3. Enter hazard information from SDS
  4. Evaluate exposure risks
  5. Define control measures
  6. Create work instructions

Control Measures

Chemical control measures typically include:

  • Storage conditions
  • Handling procedures
  • Ventilation requirements
  • PPE specifications
  • Spill procedures
  • Disposal methods

Work Instructions

Chemical risk assessments generate specific work instructions that include:

  • Handling procedures
  • Required PPE
  • Emergency measures
  • Storage guidelines
  • Disposal procedures

Chemical Work Instructions

Work instructions for chemicals must always be based on the current Safety Data Sheet information.

Support

For assistance with chemical management, contact [email protected].