1. Chemical Purchasing

2. Purchasing & Receiving
Storage
Distribution
Application
Collection
Treatment & Disposal

3. Purchasing & Receiving
Purchase Chemicals
When purchasing new chemicals:
Obtain the SDS
Obtain an assessment and approval from environment, health and safety (EHS) personnel or chemicals manager
The assessment should involve evaluating safer chemical alternatives & verification that appropriate storage and worker protections are available
Ask for A RSL/MRSL Confirmation Guarantee Letter
Obtain approval from the customs office and other relevant government authorities, if needed
If approved for purchase, add to chemical inventory and approved chemicals lists
Check that labels for all chemical containers (packages) meet the legal requirements
Keep hazardous chemical purchase and transportation documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, including items such as the license for hazardous chemicals and personnel qualifications
All industrial used or stored chemical should be inspected and approved before being put into use. Enterprises should do their best to use the most suitable chemical during operation. Employee’s safety, using and storage of chemicals, management requirements, chemical effectiveness, environmental problems, disposal and costing should all be considered.

4. Purchasing & Receiving
Create a list of standard chemicals used on site
Develop a process for approving chemicals to be on the list
Determine allowable quantities that are permitted for purchase
Develop a receiving protocol that is linked to the chemical inventory
Establish processes and responsibilities for review of chemical purchase requests
Develop request/order/checklist forms
Provide training to relevant staff on the policies

5. Purchasing & Receiving
Chemical Checklist
Does chemical have a compliant SDS?
Is the chemical free of any banned or restricted chemicals?
Is the chemical container properly labelled (including contents and all hazards)?
Does your facility have the appropriate controls for storage, use and handling of the chemical?
Have workers been informed/trained on proper chemical handling?

6. Purchasing & Receiving
Closing The Backdoors
Strict Purchasing Policy
All purchased made centrally
Purchasing department must assure compliance with chemical requirements (RSL’s, etc.)
Contractor Management Plan
Include requirements for bringing chemicals on-site
Chemical purchases for some departments (i.e. cleaning, maintenance) can often be missed or not included in the chemical selection process. It is important to close these backdoors and ensure all chemicals flow into the facility through the established purchasing policy and are subject to appropriate screening.

7. Activity: Chemical Purchasing

8. Activity Notes: Have attendees get into groups and list 3-5 of the most significant Chemicals Management challenges on the activity sheet.
Have each group brainstorm solutions to the identified challenges (if you like, have the groups swap challenges and come up with solutions to other groups challenges)
Note: This activity can be completed all at once, OR you can have the groups hang on to their challenges list and conduct the brainstorming solutions activity at the end of the training or session.
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