Meeting hazardous materials regulations and securing your processes – made easier with ERP
Hazardous substance management covers all measures for handling hazardous substances safely. This includes identifying and classifying the substances, implementing protective measures, training employees, and regularly reviewing and updating safety guidelines.
The overarching goal of hazardous substance management is to ensure the safe handling of hazardous substances – protecting both people and the environment. This includes, in particular:
The legal foundations of hazardous substance management are set out in §5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
This ordinance defines the measures employers must take to protect their employees when working with hazardous substances.
The following EU regulations are particularly relevant when handling hazardous substances:
Hazardous substance officers act as experts, advising companies on the safe handling of hazardous substances. They liaise with management, specialist departments, and employees. Their responsibilities include carrying out risk assessments, defining protective measures, and conducting employee training.
A typical hazardous substance management framework includes::
A register lists all hazardous substances in the company and helps keep them under control. The focus is on substances that impact health and the environment. According to §12 of the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance, the register must include:
Employers must document the key hazards employees face when handling dangerous substances. The goal is to maximize workplace safety. Work with hazardous substances may only begin once the risk assessment has been fully completed.
Safety data sheets provide essential information about each hazardous substance in the company. They also form the basis for creating the hazardous materials register. SDS typically include details on:
Operating instructions summarize the key information for each hazardous substance in use. At a maximum length of two pages, they are shorter than safety data sheets and cover practical questions such as:
Personal protective equipment safeguards employees against workplace accidents and occupational illnesses. It usually includes:
Companies must provide proper storage facilities that protect employees’ health and safeguard the environment. Common solutions include:
Employees must receive training on how to handle hazardous substances safely and in compliance with regulations.
Software helps those responsible to organize and manage hazardous substance management efficiently. It provides an up-to-date overview of all hazardous substances at any time and supports compliance with legal requirements. In addition, operating instructions can be created with minimal effort, and labeling is simplified. Particularly valuable: when digital hazardous substance management is connected to the ERP system via an interface.
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