Methodology: Practical Chemicals Management Toolkit
The toolkit provides a step-by-step approach to enable SMEs to implement a system of practices for the resource-efficient management of chemicals and wastes. It provides SMEs with tools to:
- identify potential losses and hazards
- assess risks and costs
- develop improvement measures
- apply adequate OH&S control approaches
- implement actions in a systematic way
- monitor the results achieved
| SMC Category | Hazard identification and risk assessment, Risk prevention and reduction |
| Subcategories | Information and data assessing hazards and risks, Process safety assessment, Workplace safety assessment, Protective measures |
| SME Activity | Product development and process design, Handling, Input material selection, Pollution control and disposal, Production, Storage |
| Resource Type | Downloadable document |
| Author | German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) |
| Company type | Synthesis of substances, Formulation of chemicals, Industrial users of chemicals |
| Year | 2012 |
| Link(s) |
http://www.global-chemicals-waste-platform.net/training-materials/giz-practical-chemicals-management.html |
How to use it
Inputs
1) Process Input information
- Materials
- Energy
- Water
- Chemicals (chemical inventory, hazard info)
2) Process output information
- Products
- Intermediaries
- Non-Product output (NPO): loss of raw materials during storage, transport, or due to poor handling, distribution, storage, emissions (energy, waste)
Outputs
1) Resource efficiency and health hotspots
2) Health hazards and risk
3) Measures to reduce health risks
4) Chemical management action plan including monitoring and review
| Learning time | High (>8h) |
| User expertise | Intermediate (scientific/engineering degree required/business management experience required) |
| User-friendliness | Not difficult to use |
| Advanced tool | No |
| Languages | English |