Defining Hazard-Free processes for Environmental Protection
The production and handling of hazardous chemicals and materials for experimentation and lab research, whether in academia or industry, must be methodical and rigorous. Errors can lead to lethal results. Effective management of hazardous materials includes monitoring every stage in the handling lifecycle, including: production, storage, distribution, consumption, and disposal.
Following proper procedure at time of disposal is critical in order to avoid potentially significant consequences. Improper disposal of toxic and harmful chemicals can destroy the environment and cause catastrophes. Even the storage process has to be foolproof to ensure no leakage of dangerous elements occurs.
Implementing a hazardous materials management software system ensures safe and hygienic operations, with no detrimental effects to the environment or to those involved with the enterprise. The software enhances visibility so that the movement of chemicals from one location to another can be easily tracked. A transparent inventory system facilitates and automates the precise accounting and calculation of any required materials, thus reducing excess stocking of potentially hazardous (and often, very expensive) items. Any hazardous items can be tagged with special instructions for personal protection. For disposal purposes the software tracks the request orders and the pickups. It applies barcode labeling and documents the entire process till its final stage.
One extremely valuable outcome is the ability to clearly report facilities and location characteristics to assist fire and public safety personnel during emergencies. The software has intelligent settings which help in weighing the amount of chemicals being stocked in a particular location and immediately triggers an alert when the quantity reaches its permissible limit. And, all hazardous items are labeled with NFPA or GHS characteristics, and the location (door, floor, etc.) of these items are also labeled to provide advance notification prior to entry.
Hazardous materials management software integrated with applications used for maintenance management and tool crib management, can greatly improve materials handling efficiencies and operations. Paperwork is significantly reduced, reports are prepared faster, and security and safety practices are improved when cmms software and systems now follow a systematic process for utilization and disposition of hazardous materials. This impact is even more enhanced when the overall application suite is built on a platform that is robust, and also provides a simple, user-friendly, software environment from which all users – operators, supervisors, management, and executive staff – benefits from and participate in.
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