Process

From strategy to storage, worker safety to waste

This focus area covers the essentials for effective and sustainable chemical management.

Chapters

Chemical Management Strategy

From defining your facility scope to working with teams and upstream suppliers. This chapter guides you in turning a chemical management strategy into clear, achievable actions.

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Safe Chemical Storage

Safe storage isn’t just good practice, it’s where chemical safety truly begins!

From preventing leaks to avoiding dangerous reactions, proper storage is the quiet safeguard behind every responsible operation.

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Waste Management

Waste is not the end of the process, it’s a critical part of chemical responsibility! Managing it properly protects both the environment and worker safety, ensuring that risks are contained at every stage.

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Chemical Handling & Worker Safety

Safe handling is essential, not just for compliance, but for protecting those at the heart of every chemical process.

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Document and Process Control

Process control ensures consistent practice and documentation captures the evidence of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement

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Continuous Improvement Actions

Progress in sustainable chemical management comes from learning, adapting, and refining. It's part of an ongoing commitment to doing better.

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Water Efficiency

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Suppliers are expected to meet the requirements set out in each chapter. Further explanation on how to achieve each requirement is given for each point.

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