Chemical Inventory is your chemical register that provides access to important information such as the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It also enables accurate usage records to be maintained so you always know how much you have on hand.
- From the main menu
, select Inventory > Chemicals - Tap Add New Chemical.
- Complete the fields as required including Opening Quantity.
Any information put into these fields will be available offline.
- (Optional) To upload a photo tap the Camera and select Gallery (existing photo) or New Photo (camera).
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – The safety data sheet field is a URL link to either
- the manufacturer's online SDS, or
- the manufacturer's webpage for that chemical which contains a link to the SDS and Label (recommended). By linking the landing page for the chemical it ensures the link is not broken when the manufacturer updates the SDS or Label.
- Select Yes to Set 30 day SDS review reminder to generate a task 30 days prior.
- Fill in the Hazard Information that can be found in the GHS Classifications within the Safety Data Sheet. Section 2 contains the hazard information - Safework Australia provides a Factsheet and Poster which may be useful when identifying the classification of chemicals:
Understanding Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals - Factsheet
Classification and Labelling for Workplace Hazardous Chemicals - Poster - Select the relevant PPE Icons that should be worn while using the specific chemical
- Tap Save.
Note: Website links (eg. SDS) will only be accessible if you have mobile phone service. If you have poor connectivity where workers may need to access the SDS consider including critical information in the Notes and Instructions fields such as First Aid Measures from Section 4 and Spill instructions from Section 6 of the SDS.