Chemical Safety & Hazardous Substance Management

Chemical Safety and Hazardous Substance Management covers the full lifecycle of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — from procurement and storage through handling, use, and disposal — ensuring that risks to workers, the environment, and surrounding communities are identified and controlled at every stage.

Effective chemical management requires a comprehensive chemical inventory, up-to-date Safety Data Sheets for all substances, hazard communication systems, appropriate storage and segregation arrangements, emergency response procedures for chemical incidents, and a programme of worker training and information.

EGSS supports organisations in developing and implementing chemical safety management systems that are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements — and aligned with international standards such as the Globally Harmonised System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.