What is a Chemical?
A hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more of the ‘Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals’ hazard classes. In simple terms a chemical can be described as any substance used in or obtained by a chemical process and may be in the form of solids, liquids or gases.
What is a Chemical Hazard?
A chemical hazard is a chemical that can cause harm to people in many different ways. However, there are four main ways which are:
- Inhalation.
- Absorption through the skin.
- Ingestion.
- Eye contact.
Chemical hazards can be naturally found in the environment or can be chemicals that are used by industry. Some chemicals may cause severe adverse health effects upon contact, inhalation, or ingestion and may also be classified as hazardous because they are toxic, explosive or reactive.
What is a Chemical Register?
A chemical register is an essential tool for any workplace that uses, handles or stores chemicals.
It should be updated as new chemicals are introduced, or when the use of a chemical is discontinued. A chemical register should be readily accessible to workers involved in using, handling or storing chemicals and to anyone else who is likely to be affected by a hazardous chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment for Chemical Use
Where a safety data sheet advises that personal protective equipment (PPE) is a control measure for using the chemical, it should be provided to personnel and worn. It should be noted that PPE should not be the only control relied upon to control chemical risks and only be considered when all other reasonably practicable control measures have been applied and the risk has not been eliminated or adequately controlled. Upon completion of a chemical-related task involving the use of PPE, personnel should always wash thoroughly, particularly before eating, drinking or leaving the workplace.
Contents of this Chemical Register
This chemical register has provisions for documenting the following chemical details:
- Manufacturer.
- Chemical
- Chemical location.
- Hazardous chemical.
- Dangerous good.
- Labelled.
- Safety data sheet date.
- Safety data sheet update due.
Why Choose to Buy this Chemical Register?
This chemical register can assist you to record and manage:
- Your legal requirements and obligations with regards to the handling, transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.
- The availability and expiry dates of safety data sheets (SDS’s).
After purchasing this template you will be able to:
- Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own chemical register.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the chemical register.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organization.
Availability and Use of this Chemical Register
- This chemical register template is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
- The register will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Excel format for immediate and full use in your business.
- There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.
