Risk Assessment: It’s Not the Hazard, It’s the Risk

In the past, several organizations have felt that their chemicals management programs are served entirely by the provision of an (M)SDS.

An (M)SDS is a document that identifies hazards, but does little to assist in calculating the risks involved in the use of chemicals. Several models have been developed to assist in this initiative. One such model, control banding, has been developed by the International Labor Organization. Other models have also been developed by other authorities. This webinar will describe the various models and their outcomes. All are designed to ensure that patterns of use are taken into consideration and that control measures reflect the patterns of use.

The following topics will be covered in this webinar:

Risk Assessment vs Risk Analysis
ILO Control Banding Risk Assessment (United Nations)
COSSHEssentials (UK HSE Executive Body)
REACh Exposure Scenarios as Risk Assessments
Dutch StoffenManager as Risk Assessment
Dangerous Goods Risk Assessments
Regulatory Status of Risk Assessments
Control Banding: in-depth analysis
Hazards Vs. Risks (SDS Hazard Analysis)
Classification Criteria
Mitigating Risk – Control Measures
Grouping Tasks into Jobs
The Risk Assessment Report
Importance of Risk Assessment in Chemical Approval Workflow
Adopting Innovation: Mobile, Tablet, Cloud technologies