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
- Navigate to the chemical record
- Click "New Risk Assessment"
- Enter hazard information from SDS
- Evaluate exposure risks
- Define control measures
- 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.
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Support
For assistance with chemical management, contact [email protected].