Chemical Management
Introduction
Chemicals will be in use in most workplaces at the University. Research, teaching and clinical laboratories especially may use, handle and store an enormous variety of chemicals, some of which can affect people's health and cause damage to property or the environment. Equally, however, offices may use chemicals such as glues, printing agents and cleaning agents, and workshops may use fuels, lubricants, paints, cleaning agents and other substances, all of which also present a certain level of risk.
It is imperative that all University workplaces assess, document and control all risks, and meet all compliance requirements, associated with chemicals.
Some of the compliance requirements for chemical management can be quite complex. The EHS Manual's Chemical Management Procedure and associated guidance material aims to provide simple, directive guidance on how to achieve compliance in regard to chemical management at the University of Melbourne.
Chemical Management Procedure and Guidelines
The EHS Manual Procedure 11.1.New. Chemical Management establishes responsibilities for managing chemicals and associated risks.
The Chemical Management Guidelines [.pdf, 2MB] are the key resource for comprehensive practical guidance. A recommended starting place is the Quick Reference Guides for Office, Workshop and Laboratory in Part A.
Chemical Management Topics
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Requirements for Specific Chemicals |
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For advice and assistance, please contact your EHS Adviser or Manager in the EHS Unit. The information on these pages is extracted from the Chemical Management Guidelines [.pdf], which is your key resource on this subject. For a list of all guidance materials, refer to: |