Top 10 Issues Reformatted Final PDF

Chemical
Management for
the Textile
Industry
Zero Discharge of
Hazardous Chemicals
Programme
Introduction
ZDHC
A growing industry collaboration transforming the sector
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ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme: A holistic approach to
sustainable chemical management
ZDHC tools at facility level for supplier excellence
Top 10 Issues & Best
Practices
Top 10 Issues and
Best Practices
Input Control Issues Process Control Issues Output Control Issues

1. Internal purchasing policy to 10. Capability to identify where
6. Knowledge of chemical
WEF hazardous chemical test
ensure ZDHC MRSL compliance.
separation/segregation. report results originate in the
2. Qualified Chemical factory from chemicals.
7. Chemical storage and
management team leaders.
on-site management.
3. Documentations permits and
8. General training in
verification.
chemical management.
4. Understanding the MSDS.
9. PPE implementation and
5. Ability to understand and
maintenance
build a chemical inventory.
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Objective of Training
To help facility to understand the key issues in implementing chemical management

system and suggest best practice solutions.
The content will be based on ZDHC Chemical management System Guidance

Manual (CMS) framework to provide practical examples to support facility to improve
their chemical management system.
Scope of Training
The intended audience is the facilities chemical management team members, who have
completed ZDHC Introduction to Chemical Management training, or who already have certain
knowledge or operational background in chemical management.
We will go into who chemical management teams typically consist of later in this training when
we discuss Issue 3 Qualified Chemical Management Team Leaders.
Top 10 Issues & Best Practices
Issue 1
Internal Purchasing
Policy to ensure ZDHC
MRSL compliance
Learning Objectives
Provide participants with a basic understanding of…
• The influence of communication on MRSL Compliance.

• Most common problems when working with a Purchasing Policy to ensure ZDHC
MRSL Compliance.
• How to set up a good Purchasing Policy to ensure ZDHC MRSL Compliance.
Issue 1: Internal purchasing policy to ensure ZDHC
MRSL compliance
1. Poor communication of ZDHC MRSL to suppliers
-Fail to ensure material suppliers /chemical suppliers acknowledge ZDHC
MRSL;
-Didn’t share the latest updated version of ZDHC MRSL & with related parities.
-No review/enforcement for obtaining compliant supporting documents;
-Lack of certification; Declaration letter, positive list and from chemical supplier
,or a test report from a third-party laboratory (or from suppliers) to confirm their
chemical formulation(s) meet ZDHC MRSL;
2. Didn’t request chemical suppliers to provide MSDS /SDS for each

purchased products;
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3. Didn’t review MSDS /SDS from chemical supplier to check if it meets regulation
requirement (GHS&GB/T 16483-2008,etc.)
4. Not getting declarations when MSDS /SDS are insufficient

Didn’t contact chemical suppliers and request proven document if the chemical
composition was listed as “trade secret”.
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MRSL compliance
Steps to Developing a Chemical Purchasing Policy
1. Identify a Purchasing Coordinator
Ideally this should be a designated administrator or someone from the business office who can oversee budget issues
and approve purchases across all departments and who has an understanding of chemical issues.
2. Identify Department Representatives to Participate in the Review Process

This group will participate in the development and implementation of the purchasing policy and purchase review criteria.
Identify a representative from all departments that purchase chemicals. This representative must have the requisite
skills and authority to review their department’s purchase requests. Following points shall be included in the Chemical
Purchasing Policy:
• Tighten purchasing controls. The amount of chemicals should be ordered according to the rate of use, chemical
storage capacity & product expire date.
• Consider disposal cost at time of purchase.
• Consider handling and disposal requirements
• Reduce expired stock
• Following first in first out principle for use
• Avoid chemical donations
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MRSL compliance
Steps to Developing a Chemical Purchasing Policy
3. Review Current Purchasing Procedures
Identify how chemical purchasing is currently done within each department, individual buildings and complexes
with multiple buildings. Explore how to integrate the chemical purchase request review within the existing
purchasing system.
4. Assess Chemical Inventory System

If there is no existing chemical inventory system in the facility, initiate the development of a facility-wide system.
This will enable departments to screen purchase orders against what already is in stock across the facility.
5.Ensure to include the latest ZDHC MRSL compliance requirements into the purchasing policy
document
• ZDHC MRSL compliance shall be one of the most important factors to consider prior to any chemical
purchasing activities.
• Most up to date ZDHC MRSL shall be referred in the purchasing policy document
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6. Before ordering chemicals, staff and other personnel should:
• Make sure the chemical is on the facility system’s list of approved chemicals and check against ZDHC MRSL in
effect in the facility.
• Train personnel so that they are capable of assessing chemical hazards and know how to handle the hazards.
• Train personnel to be sufficiently knowledgeable in recognising requests from others for nonessential chemicals.
• Develop a current inventory of existing chemicals.
If a chemical that is used is not an approved chemical by the factory, i.e. it is a new chemical, then follow the policy
specified here:
• Relative hazard level of the chemical
• Research value of using the chemical
• If the staff has sufficient experience in using the substance
• Degree to which the laboratory/factory is equipped for safe use of the chemical
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BAD PRACTICE BEST PRACTICE
1. No complete chemical evaluation and 1. Complete chemical purchase management

purchasing management system system
2. Price consideration is prior to safety and 2. Make ZDHC MRSL compliance an indicator
MRSL compliance for all chemicals
3. Use ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module to
check ZDHC MRSL compliance
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BAD PRACTICE
Example of several unclear points from a purchasing policy:
4.2 Purchasing of hazardous chemicals

4.2.1 In daily use or in production, It is recommended to use and look for low hazard chemicals to replace
high hazard chemicals.
4.2 Chemical
Chemical purchase and storage
Production manager to fill in the purchase order, get approval from business unit to place all orders. Store
chemicals in chemical warehouse in according to their chemical and physical properties. Only authorised
person is responsible for warehouse management.
Printing and dyeing factory purchase procedures:

1. The purchase procedure is too simple and lacks hazardous chemical control requirement;
2. The procedure does not include latest ZDHC MRSL;
3. No specific person (or team) is in charge of the purchase procedure and to handle ZDHC non-compliance
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MRSL compliance
Detailed internal purchasing policy

1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Roles and
Responsibilities
3.2 Plan
*Including all
relevant parties!
3.3 Supplier
Management
3.4 Quality Control

Department
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BEST PRACTICE
ZDHC MRSL Chemical Supplier ZDHC MRSL parameters set as page

Acknowledgement Letter priority evaluating indicator
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MRSL compliance
ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module:
THE world’s database of safer

chemistry for the leather, textile,
apparel and footwear industry
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MRSL compliance Level 3
Higher conformance level means Chemical Supplier Site Visit
more extensive review of the
Level 2
chemical formulation and its
Product Stewardship
producer.
Level 1
ZDHC MRSL Conformance Guidance
Document Review or Test
forms the backbone of the ZDHC
Gateway - Chemical Module
Level 0
Manufacturers and brands can use Supplier Self-declaration (24

the ZDHC Gateway - Chemical months)
Module to find ZDHC MRSL
conformant safer alternatives.
MSDS is mandatory and has to be

complete and correct to declare
product ZDHC MRSL conformant.
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Issue 1: Internal purchasing policy to
ensure ZDHC MRSL compliance
Level 3
Chemical Supplier Site Visit
Level 2
Product Stewardship
MRSL
Level 1 VERIFICATION
Document Review or Test PARTNERS
Level 0
Supplier Self-declaration (24
months)
Formulators add data

about their company and
products. ZDHC verifies this
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ZDHC MRSL
Conformity Certificate
Available through ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module™
ü ZDHC verified product

ü Stop duplicative testing
ü Build trust
ü Improve performance
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ZDHC InCheck
Input Stream Assurance
Available through
ü ZDHC InCheck™ Module for ZDHC Gateway

ü ZDHC InCheck™ Reporting Partners
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Summary
In this section we learned about…
How poor communication effects compliance to the ZDHC MRSL.
The importance of requesting and reviewing the MSDS/SDS and ask for additional
information when the MSDS/SDS is not sufficient.
The steps to create a good Chemical Purchasing Policy that includes:

• The identification of a Purchasing Coordinator.
• Identification of Department Representatives to Participate in the Review Process.
• Review Current Purchasing Procedures.
• Assessment of Chemical Inventory System.
• The latest ZDHC MRSL compliance requirements into the purchasing policy
document.
• Information on what staff needs to do before ordering chemicals.
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Issue 2
Qualified Chemical
Management Team
Leaders
Learning Objectives
Provide participants with a basic understanding of:
• What qualifies a good Chemical Management Team Leader.
• What should a Chemical Management Team look like.
• What are the teams’ roles and responsibilities.

Issue 2: Qualified Chemical Management Team Leaders
1. Lack of knowledge and skills

Sufficient knowledge in both chemistry and production
organisational skills to coordinate all department activities related to chemical
management
2. Lack of written processes to follow

Able to develop internal process/system to ensure all chemical formulations are in
compliance with ZDHC MRSL. For example: Internal chemical purchasing policy process
development and implementation
3. Lack of Internal Assessment

Team leaders to conduct periodic internal assessment on system implementation and
practices
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ZDHC suggest the chemical management team members should consist of
1. Environment, Health and Safety Manager to manage and coordinate system activities and ensure
legal compliance; organise concern training in time to concern party regarding the ZDHC.
2. Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Manager/Technician to provide an overview of specifications of

incoming chemicals and materials to comply to ZDHC requirements, evaluate documentary
evidence (SDS, TDS, COA) test reports of all chemicals including trail chemicals, lab- and loan
chemicals. Provide insight and understanding of the impacts on effluent from chemical inputs.
3. Product Quality Manager to ensure performance quality of the purchased chemicals
4. Operations/Production Manager to ensure the proper application of chemicals (nature, quantity,

etc.) for the production of products
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ZDHC suggest the chemical management team members should consist of
5. Chemical expert to ensure the appropriate chemical production technics
6. Purchasing/Procurement Manager/Officer to ensure alignment of purchasing

chemicals in compliance with the ZDHC MRSL and brands’ RSL requirements
7. Store or Warehouse manager to ensure that all chemicals are properly checked for names,
eco labels, expire dates, storage, segregation and disposal. The EHS Manager together with
the store manager plans storage of all chemicals before they arrive at the premises and
allocate storage areas for all chemicals.
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MRSL compliance
1.Have no chemical management team 1.Have a right chemical management

in place team with required technical
2.Team leaders lack of support from top knowledge
management 2.The team composed of personnel from
3.Team leader/team members without cross department
knowledge in chemical management
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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT TEAM CHART

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Roles and Responsibilities: Top Management
Direct the Compliance

Manager & take
necessary steps
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Roles and Responsibilities: Compliance Management
Communicate the
requirements to
stakeholders & Identify
requirements /create
inventory
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Points or consider by compliance manager
ZDHC, SOCIAL MEDIA
CAPITAL MARKET, CERTIFICATION BODY
JUDICIARY, ENFORCING AGENCIES
INVESTORS, GOVT
REACH, NGO’s
RSL / MRSL
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Roles and Responsibilities: Commercial (Purchase &
Store- DC, RM)
Rely of Trustworthy
Suppliers
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Roles and Responsibilities: Quality RC
Ensure compliance with

protocol during input
process to check all the
raw materials &
chemicals
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Roles and Responsibilities: Quality QU
Ensure compliance with

protocols during output
process to check WIP,
FG
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Roles and Responsibilities: Quality- Lab
Check what you get is

what you have specified
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Roles and Responsibilities: Admin & Engineering
Treat and dispose of

chemical waste
appropriately
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Roles and Responsibilities: Production- WIP and FG
Consider the application

process and handling
criteria
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BEST PRACTICE
ROLE:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
SKILLS:
EXPERTICE REQUIREMENTS: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
REQUIRED TRAINING: XXXXXXXXXXX
HIERARCHICHAL
XXXXXXXXXXX
ASSIGNMENT:
DELEGATE FOR: XXXXXXXXXXX
RESPONSIBILITIES
N. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Example: N.
N.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Job Role Description N. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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BEST PRACTICE
Top Management: XXX Vice President
Textile Apparel Research Institute: XXX,
XXX, XXX
Supplier managing: XXX Manager
Sourcing: XXX manager
Quality Control: XXXX
It consisted of dedicated Engineering: XXX manager
personnel from cross Production and technical: XXX manager
Weaving and dyeing: XXX manager
departments
ZDHC improvement plan

The Research Institute responsible for ZDHC
the overall progress, improvement programme
of each stage, analysis of all auxiliaries, waste
water testing result. Make sure the effective
Each department with key communication by collection and summary of
responsibilities and ZDHC information, and inform to related team
functions members.
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BEST PRACTICE
Main responsible personnel are

clearly indicated on-site
Chemical Management Team
XXX
Factory Manager : Tel: xxxxxx
XXX
Warehouse Administrator : Tel: xxxxxx
Person in charge for dyestuff XXX XXX

: Tel: xxxxxx Tel: xxxxxx
Person in charge for XXX XXX page

Auxiliaries : Tel: xxxxxx Tel: xxxxxx
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BEST PRACTICE
It consists of dedicated personnel from cross departments
Technical : Choose chemicals, testing and monitoring.

Sourcing : Choose supplier, audit, purchasing, collect information of
new chemistry and collection of MSDS/SDS.
Production : Chemical usage management of chemicals.
Warehouse: Take care the chemical storage and manage the warehouse.
Safety: Collection of regulation for chemical management and usage.
Training arrangement for employee. Collection, recycling and disposal of
chemical and chemical containers.
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BEST PRACTICE
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Summary
• The skills of a Chemical Management team leader. Who should be able to:
1. Have good chemistry and production knowledge.
2. Coordinate the Chemical Management activities.
3. Develop written processes for the Chemical Management team.
4. Do Internal Assessments.
• What a Chemical Management looks like and who is involved.

• What the roles and responsibilities are of the team members.
• What topics the Chemical Management team leader so take into account within
his or her role.
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Issue 3
Documentations about
permits and verification
on its valid date to
meet latest regulation
requirements
Learning Objectives
• How to comply to latest regulation requirements.
• Setting up a process for monitoring Chemical Management permits, documents and

declarations.
Issue 3: Documentations about permits and verification
on its valid date to meet latest regulation requirements
1. Unable to establish a system to identify all applicable permits and routinely
verify its compliance status and validity.
2. Unable to make sure pollutants are properly treated and not discharged
excessively.
Below are samples of commonly seen permits for textile industry:
Water Extraction Permit, Cover copy of Pollution Content copy of Pollution

applicable to mills using Discharge Permit Discharge Permit
surface groundwater and
underground water
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Establish, document and implement a process for identifying and monitoring
regulations applicable to chemical management permits. The process for identifying
and monitoring regulations applicable to chemical management should:
1.State the applicable regulatory jurisdictions, regulations and permits necessary to
operate (e.g., city, state/province, country).
2.Assign the initial regulatory identification to a specific position(s) or team.
3.Assign the ongoing regulatory monitoring and applicability determinations to a
specific position(s) or team.
4.Describe how management will be informed of significant regulatory changes and/or
when permit constraints or operational limits are being approached.
5.The process should result in regulatory monitoring and legal inventory (regulations
and permits) standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are updated at least
annually.
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Issue 3: Documentations about permits and verification on its
valid date to meet latest regulation requirements
1. No permit 1. All applicable permits available

2. Permit outdated 2. All permits valid
3. Not in compliance as permit required 3. In compliance as permit required
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BEST PRACTICE
Strictly follow PDP permit system as required by law

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Summary
• Regulations and permits.
• The importance of meeting local law requirements.
• How to manage compliance to local law requirements and maintaining permits

documentation, declarations for review.
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Issue 4
Understand MSDS/SDS
Learning Objectives
• What an SDS is and what its’ functions are.
• Which main issues are found when working with SDS.
• The difference between SDS and Safety Labels.

Issue 4: Understand the MSDS- Understand Hazards
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) :
Provided by chemical manufacturers, distributors or importers intended to provide
workers and emergency personnel with instructions for safe handling of chemicals
includes information such as:
• Chemical properties
• Toxicity/hazards
• Environmental impact
• Information for safe handling/transportation
• Leakage/emergency response
• Major physical and chemical parameters
• Relevant rules and regulations
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Issue 4: Understand the MSDS/SDS- Understand
Hazards
Common problems :
• No MSDS/SDS in place in key

areas, such as
warehouse/lab/weighing room
• Poor implementation of warning

signage – assuming the workers
know the hazard already
Chemical warehouse: full Production & Weighing room:

set of MSDS/SDS Simplified MSDS/SDS with
warning sign and emergency page
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Multiple Functions of MSDS/SDS
A guidance document for chemical safety
management
A technical guide for emergency response
Provides technical information for

chemical SOP*
Basis of chemical registration and

management
An important piece of enterprise safety

education
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Multiple Functions of MSDS/SDS
• MSDS/SDS formats can vary depending on national requirements

• Some examples of regulations / guidance:
Ø CHINA: Guidance on the compilation of safety data sheet for chemical products (GB/T 17519-
2013); Safety data sheet for chemical products – Content and order of sections (GB/T 16483-
2008)
Ø USA: 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix D, ANSI Z400.1-2004
Ø EU: Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 or 2001/58/EEC
Ø OTHERS: ISO 11014 (2009)
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GHS Format of MSDS/SDS
For a country that has adopted that has adopted GHS, then the MSDS/SDS format
should cover 16 sections
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1. Bad housekeeping and miss warning sign 1. The dyes were stored properly with good
2. Without MSDS/SDS housekeeping.
3. MSDS/SDS is not complete 2. The MSDS/SDS were posted on-site.
4. MSDS/SDS is not in local language 3. MSDS/SDS is valid and most updated.
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Comparison of MSDS/SDS and Safety Labels
.
MSDS/SDS Safety Labels
Contain very detailed information for the Contain important information only for the
chemicals chemicals
Usually multiple pages Single page
Usually placed/posted in a centralised Must be placed on every chemical container,
area for workers to read may also be placed as a signage covering a
number of chemical containers in the
chemical storeroom
To provide detail information to the To provide immediate information to the
workers and managers for chemical chemical users on hazards, safety and
management, risk assessment precautions
*DON’T mix up the usage of MSDS/SDS and Safety Labels*

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Comparison of MSDS/SDS and Safety Labels
Safety Labels MSDS/SDS
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BEST PRACTICE
The dyes are stored with clear

segregation and posted with the
corresponding MSDS/SDS. The enlarged safety label
with warning and precaution
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BEST PRACTICE
Safety notice is posted at hazardous chemical warehouse, and corresponding measures

are equipped, such as: independent/separated warehouse, ventilation system, fire page
extinguisher, fire sand, etc.
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Summary
• MSDS/SDS and that it is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with instructions
for safe handling of chemicals.
Common issues of the MSDS/SDS:

‒MSDS/SDS not being in place at the necessary location such as the chemical storage room.
‒MSDS/SDS not implemented correctly, e.g. warning signs that are not clear enough.
• Functions of the MSDS/SDS:

As a Guidance document for chemical safety management, a technical guide for emergency
response, technical information for Chemical SOP, as a basic means for chemical registration and
management and as an important piece for internal education.
• The format of the MSDS/SDS and how it compares with safety labels.
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Issue 5
Ability to build and
understand chemical
inventory
Learning Objectives
• Building a Chemical Inventory List
• Set up an effective management system around maintaining a Chemical Inventory List.

Issue 5: Ability to build and understand chemical inventory
1. Lack of a sound and proven chemical inventory

Chemical inventory without sufficient information or lack of
supporting documents to ensure ZDHC MRSL compliance
2. Incomplete chemical inventory

Forget to include other chemicals for machine maintenance, screen
cleaning, sanitary and waste water treatment or new additions
Missing critical information such as CAS no, hazardous class
The factory environmental & chemical management team is responsible to compile a chemical
inventory of all the chemicals used in the operation.
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Obtain letter or certification of compliance to MRSL, RSL or analytical report of

.
compliance or ZDHC positive listing from product stewardship, product safety
departments of chemical manufacturers.
Conduct an audit and a regular walkthrough of the chemical storage and production
line areas to find hotspots and assure hazardous chemicals are properly segregated,
controlled and stored.
Properly dispose of unnecessary chemicals.
Design and implement a facility chemical management system.
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What is meant by a Management System?
A management system is the set of interdependent policies, processes, and

procedures that a company uses to achieve its business objectives, which include
workplace health and safety.
A chemical management system is how a company effectively controls incoming

chemicals, chemical inventory, chemical processes (storage, use & handle), and
chemical wastes to protect workers from work related injury, illness, and to control /
reduce environmental impact.
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1. Have no chemical inventory 1.Have a chemical inventory and fully

2. Chemical inventories are not fully listed all chemicals used in factory.
listed.
3. Missing critical information 1.Chemical inventory contain critical
information such as : ZDHC MRSL
compliance, MSDS
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BEST PRACTICE
A detailed chemical inventory list should include important indicators like CAS
number, MSDS/SDS, manufacturer, hazard description and certifications,
such as analytic test report
2. CHEMICAL INVENTORY
Version: 1,0 KEY
Company Name ABC Company Ltd. Instructions on how to complete the field
Contact Person John Smith
Title Chemicals Manager Example of the type of information required
Email john.smith@abc.com
Date Completed March 16, 2017
Reporting Period February 2017
NOTE: DO NOT MERGE CELLS
Chemical formulation Chemical formulation Chemical formulator Chemical formulator Chemical formulator ZDHC use category Amount onsite Amount onsite (unit)
(English) (Local) (English) (Local) type
(use drop-down to (use drop-down to (enter number)

select) select)
SERAGAL C-FTRH DyStar Colours Distribution Original 1.2.a. Bleaching 2000 kg

GmbH manufacturer/for
mulator
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Summary
• Main issues that occur with the Chemical Inventory List (CIL):
1. Lack of a sound and proven chemical inventory.
2. Incomplete Chemical Inventory.
• Who is responsible to built the CIL in your company.

• What information should be included in the CIL.
• In what format the CIL should be made.
• Additional important actions to manage your Chemical Inventory such as requesting an audit
for your chemical storage, dispose of the chemicals correctly, set up a good facility
management system and make sure to achieve a certificate of compliance for ZDHC MRSL or
other important criteria.
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Discussion
Issue 6
Chemical Separation/
Segregation
Learning Objectives
• The difference between Chemical Separation and Chemical Segregation.
• The importance of an effective Chemical Purchasing Policy.
• The role of the Chemical Storage Manager.
• The function of the SDS in relation to Chemical Separation and Segregation
• Compatibility and incompatibility of textile chemicals.

Issue 6: Chemical Separation/Segregation
SEPARATION is the isolation of hazardous chemicals

Example:
• physical separation
• use of distance
• effective barriers
SEGREGATION is the incompatible classes of chemicals that must be

segregated to prevent any dangerous reactions.
Example:
• impervious barrier
• separation distance to prevent contamination
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Issue 6: Knowledge of Chemical Separation/Segregation
1. Effective Chemical purchase policy
Ensure right incoming chemical
Inappropriate planning for allocation of storage
2.Inadequate knowledge of warehouse manager / chemical store keeper

Unable to understand MSDS/SDS for the properties of substances handled
e.g. - hazardous areas classification and segregation of hazardous chemicals
Failure to identify hazards associated with mixing substances and domino
events;
e.g. mixing of incompatible substance can occur within the drainage system
or etc.
Sufficient warning signs in place
e.g. no smoking signs, flammable area, intrinsically safe zone
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3.Incomplete / Insufficient recording of chemical inventories at each location on-
site
Chemical inventory not available,
Chemical inventory system is not sufficient to address and categorise hazardous
materials into compatible groups
4.Insufficient labelling of chemical storage containers

e.g. Inappropriate label from supplier or distributor, Repacked material inside facility with
inappropriate label, etc.
5.Poor warehousing management systems

Inadequate space
No separate area waiting for quality approval.
Container stored out side open to sky
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6.Poor housekeeping
.
Incompatible chemical stored together, cleanliness etc. not available?
7.Improper ventilation arrangements for storage of volatile chemicals

No proper circulation of air, ventilation design in storage area is not appropriate
8.Poorly managed inventory control and identification systems for hazardous

chemicals stored in drums and vessels
9.Separation / segregation of slow moving, dead stock or expired chemicals

management is not followed
Expired chemicals and dead stock not treated as regular chemical during storage and
segregation
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The SDS is important source of information for determining which classes of
chemicals are not compatible when stored together.
Important Section of SDS for

separation and segregation
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Section 15: Regulatory Information
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Should NOT be mixed

• Flammables and oxidizers
Look for the nature of the
• Flammables and any ignition source chemical and the pH in
section 9 and store
• Acids and cyanides accordingly
• Strong acids and strong alkalines
• Concentrated acids and water
• Organic solvents and corrosives
• Corrosives and other reactive materials
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Avoid Storing Together!!

• Acids and oxidizing agents
• Reducing agents and acids
• Oxidizing and reducing agents
• Acetic acid and caustic lye
• Peroxide and alkali
• Hydros and alkali
• Liquids and solids
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Storage of Flammable Chemicals
• Ensure that storage areas meet regulatory requirements
• Replace all bung caps with drum vents after receiving containers
• Ground all drums properly
• Store quantities in approved storage rooms and cabinets
• Store only in small quantities
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Incompatibility of Textile Chemicals
Chemical Incompatible Chemicals
Aldehyde, Alkalis , carbonates, hydroxides, metals, oxidizers,
Acetic acid
peroxides, phosphates, xylene
Ammonia Acids, aldehydes, amides, halogens, heavy metals, oxidizers, plastics
Chromic acid Acetone, alcohols, alkalis, ammonia, bases
Alcohols, ammonia, combustible materials, flammable compounds,

Chlorine hydrocarbons, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, metals, nitrogen, oxygen,
sodium hydroxide
Ammonium nitrate, chromic acid, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid,

Flammable liquids
sodium peroxide, halogens
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Incompatibility of Textile Chemicals
Chemicals Incompatible Chemicals
Acetylaldehyde, acetic acid, acetone, alcohols, carboxylic acid,

Hydrogen peroxide combustible materials, metals, nitric acid, organic compounds,
phosphorus, sulfuric acid, alkalis
Hypochlorites Acids, activated carbon
Oxalic acid Oxidizers, silver, sodium chlorite
Potassium permanganate Benzaldehyde, ethylene glycol, glycerol, sulfuric acid
Potassium chlorates, potassium perchlorate, potassium

Sulfuric acid
permanganate
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Compatibility Chart
Acids Acids Acids Alkalis Poisons Poisons Water Organic

Oxidizers
Inorganic Oxidizing Organic Bases Inorganic Organic Reactives Solvents
Acid Inorganic X X X X X X
Acids Oxidizing X X X X X X
Acids Organic X X X X X X X X
Alkalis Bases X X X X X X
Oxidizers X X X X
Poisons
X X X X X X
Inorganic
Poisons Organic X X X X X X
Water Reactives X X X X X X
Organic Solvents X X X X X page

090
Dangerous Goods Compatibility Chart
Dangerous Goods Classes
Class 2 COMPRESSED GASES

Class 2.1 Flammable
Class 2.2 Non-flammable/non-toxic
compress gas
Class 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (and

combustible liquids)
Class 4 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS

Class 4.1 Flammable solids
Class 4.2 Spontaneously combustible
Class 4.3 Dangerous when wet
Class 5 OXIDISING SUBSTANCES

Class 5.1 Oxidising agents
OK Dangerous goods of the same Class should be compatible. Refer to the SDS or supplier for requirements for individual chemicals.
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
Ý Dangerous goods of the same Class could be incompatible or react dangerously. Consult the SDS or supplier for requirements for individual chemicals.
REFER TO THE Segregation of these Classes may be necessary. Refer to the SDS or supplier for information.
SDS Class 6 TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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SEPARATE Dangerous goods of these Classes should be kept apart by at least 3 m. Refer to the SDS or supplier for information.
SEGREGATE These combinations of dangerous goods should be segregated by at least 5 m and kept in separate compounds or building compartments. CLASS 8 CORROSIVE
ISOLATE Applies to organic peroxides for which dedicated storage cabinets are recommended. Adequate separation from other buildings & boundaries is required. SUBSTANCES 091
INCORRECT LABELLING
Additional
hazard label by
store person
Handwritten
label of
repacked
chemical
page
092
Storage of old stock chemicals
Outdated, expired
stock of chemicals page
093
Repacking
.
Food bottles
for storage
without name
of the chemical Food bottles for
storage of dyestuffs
without removing the
original label
page
094
Display of MSDS/SDS- not easily acceptable
Not clearly visible or marked MSDS/SDS on wall

board page
095
Poor Housekeeping
.
Different chemicals stored
together
Incorrect storage of caustic

flasks
page
096
Incorrect Storage
Incorrect Storage,
Open boxes, and
damaged boxes
Incorrect Storage and Incorrect Storage and

inadequate secondary inadequate secondary
containment containment
page
097
Chemical Storage and Segregation: Good Practice
Chemical Separated by Proper Storage

Physical Barriers
Proper Hazard
Symbols
page
098
Chemical Storage and Segregation: Good Practice
Properly Open Lid of the Box
Chemical Separated by
Physical Barriers
page
099
Summary
1. SEPARATION is the isolation of hazardous chemicals

SEGREGATION is the Incompatible classes of chemicals that must be segregated to prevent any dangerous
reactions.
2. The main issues regarding chemical separation and segregation of chemicals.

• (In) Effective chemicals policy.
• Inadequate knowledge of warehouse manager / chemical store keeper.
• Incomplete / Insufficient recording of chemical inventories at each location on-site.
• Insufficient labelling of chemical storage containers.
• Poor warehousing management systems.
• Poor housekeeping.
• Improper ventilation arrangements for storage of volatile chemicals.
• Poorly managed inventory control and identification systems for hazardous chemicals stored in drums and
vessels.
• Separation / segregation of slow moving, dead stock or expired chemicals management is not followed.
3. The importance of the MSDS/SDS for separation and segregation.
4. Which chemicals are incompatible, should not be mixed and how to store flammable chemicals.
page
0100
Issue 7
Chemical Storage and
on-site management
Learning Objectives
• Requested knowledge and capabilities for Chemical Management.
• Chemical hazard assessment levels.
• Benefits of Chemical Management.
• Legislation
• Good Chemical Storage Management.

Issue 7: Chemical Storage and On-Site Management
.
1. Lack of capability to prepare and complete hazard assessment
2. Lack of knowledge and capability in on-site chemical management and

internal monitoring
Such as: damaged containers/packages were not replaced.
Lower bag had been damaged and page

corrosive material is on the ground. ANALYSIS
0103
For example: The dangerous chemical For example: The dangerous chemical
(sodium hydrosulfite) is stored together (sodium hydrosulfite) is stored separately
with other chemicals; chemicals stored with a secondary spill / leak tray,
in the open air, no protection separated chemical storage container
procedures
page
0104
BAD PRACTICE
① ② ③
① Dyeing factory ② Textile mill chemical ③ Dyeing mill
weighing room: warehouse: equipment house
1. Chemical stored with lid 1. Sodium hydrosulfite and 1. Flammable and
open, which could lead to liquid chemicals are combustible
contamination; stored together, and some chemicals are not
2. Chemicals are not stored chemicals are stored stored separately,
off the ground; without lid, which could which could lead to
3. Liquid and solid lead to an accident. an accident
chemicals should be 2. Chemicals are stored in
stored separately, and the open air, which is
secondary container hazardous for the page
should be used environment.
0105
BEST PRACTICE
Dedicated area Dedicated area

for chemical containers for chemical containers
page
0106
BEST PRACTICE
Clear warning signs Different colors to differentiate

chemicals
page
0107
BEST PRACTICE
Separated storage
MSDS/SDS
container
Original packaging is
page
retained
0108
BEST PRACTICE
Dedicated and
separated storage
areas for hazardous
chemicals, with clear
warning signs
Dyestuff stored on a tray raised off

the ground, with correct labelling
and MSDS/SDS
page
0109
BEST PRACTICE
Independent storage area Stored separately according to

and designated personnel incompatibility rules, solids and
for hazardous chemicals liquids strictly segregated
e.g. sodium hydrosulfite
page
0110
BEST PRACTICE
Independent storage area and designated personnel for

hazardous chemicals, such as sodium hydrosulfite
Preventative measures in place, such as fire
extinguishers and fire sand
page
0111
BEST PRACTICE
Printing and dyeing factory chemical warehouse:

1. Solid and liquid chemicals stored separately
2. Sodium hydrosulfite is stored with special container page
3. Use of secondary cofferdam for prevention of liquid chemical leakage 0112
How to do chemical storage management well?
Take an active part in external chemical management training:

Example: Hazardous Substance Control training by ZDHC, ISO 14001 training.
page
0113
Organise internal chemical management training.

Example: Some dyeing and printing factories implement an annual training plan
and undertake chemical on-site management training.
page
0114
How to do chemical storage management

well?
Develop a chemical management system.

Example: Chemical on-site management
system.
page
0115
Powders with fine / small particle sizes can become airborne and represent additional respiratory
hazards Therefore create a chemical storage RISK assessment method and use for internal
assessment:
Example: Risk Level: High risk, Medium risk, Low risk.
N0. Chemical Type Storage Risk Level

name venue
2017060001 Acid A Dyestuff Dyeing High
workshop and
warehouse
2017060002 Disperse dye Dyestuff Dyeing Medium
B workshop and
warehouse
2017060003 Pigment A Pigment Printing Low
workshop
2017060004 Pigment B Pigment Printing Low
workshop
2017060005 Pigment C Pigment Printing Low page
workshop 0116
Develop a chemical management system.

Example: 5S management method.
page
0117
Carry out chemical on-site fire drills:
. 2017
1.
“ ”
2.
2017 07 10 15 00 60
3.
2017 Hazardous Chemical Leakage Fire Drill Emergency response exercise programme
1. the purpose of the exercise
In order to implement the "prevention first, combine of prevention and elimination” in fire policy, based on
requirements of "emergency preparedness and the corresponding control procedures", improve the full awareness
of the fire, dangerous chemicals emergency response procedures; collect the relevant data for future improvement.
Establish a basis for conducting dangerous chemical leakage simulation exercises.
2. Exercise time:20:17 on July 10, 2010 at 15:00 pm (to the actual reporting time, to achieve a sudden, time can be
adjusted before and after 60 minutes).
3. Exercise Location: Printing workshop
page
0118
Make and carry out inter audit using the PDCA system:
Make inter audit plan
Set-up audit checklist
Carry out the Corrective Action Plan
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0119
Summary
1. Main issues with chemical storage and on-site management.

• Lack of capability to prepare and complete hazard assessment.
• Lack of knowledge and capability in on-site chemical management and internal monitoring.
2. We showed you several good and bad practices of chemical storage.
3. The importance of chemical management training for employees to optimise chemical storage at
your facility.
4. The importance of developing a chemical management system to implement proper storage of

chemicals.
5. Some elements of good chemical management concerning storage such as planning regular fire
drills, doing regular internal audits and doing a risk assessment.
page
0120
Issue 8
Training in Chemical
Management
Learning Objectives
• Training in chemical management.
• Importance of a Chemical training policy for new hires and employees directly involved in
handling of chemicals.
• Internal training process.
• Setting up a training programme.

Issue 8: Training in Chemical Management in General
The company should have an internal policy of Chemical Management training

for both internal workers and stakeholders.
Lack of documentations and training policy, like the following, is not

acceptable:
NO documented process and implementation process to conduct and track the

training of all internal and external stakeholders
NO training record of retained associates
NO records of demonstration of effectiveness of trainings conducted
page
0123
Issue 8: Training in Chemical Management
Internal Training: Principles
.
1. Training is essential for all workers including new workers. As a policy, every new hire should receive proper
training on basic chemical management and occupational safety. This should include internal staff
undertaking new roles or new staff who are undertaking a new job.
2. Workers should receive updated training if moving to a new position;
3. Training content should be reviewed and updated periodically, in order to have an effective implementation
and understanding of the trainees.
4. After each training session, all the trainees should be assessed to verify their level of understanding through
an activity which demonstrates the participant's understanding of the subject.
5. All training sessions should provide both a theoretical and practical part.
6. All training sessions should be recorded.
page
0124
BEST PRACTICE
Date
.
2016.1.5
Training Content
1. Personal Protection Equipment: Goggles, Gloves, Non slip shoes, Mask, etc.
2. Usage precautions: Acid and alkaline, MSDS/SDS, Spillage measures
3. Empty container collection time and location? Routine training and workshops
4. Location of auxiliaries, Chemicals for sanitation cleaning & general area cleaning regarding different chemical
management contents
5. Sanitation and clean up precautions, handling lightly to prevent chemical
splashing
6. Preparation requirement for different machine. Chemical recipe in each machine.
7. Handover for shift. Important information related to chemical handling during shift
handover Training Content
Date 2016.2.2
1. The clean up before the Chinese New Year and the auxiliary warehouse storage
during holiday. All containers should be sealed storage.
2. Personal Protection Equipment. Goggles, Gloves, Non slip shoes, Mask
3. Location Place of auxiliaries axillaries, Chemicals for sanitation cleaning&
regional cleaning. Sanitation cleaning, regional cleaning
4. Usage of acid and alkaline, precautions, MSDS/SDS, Spillage
5. Preparation requirement for different machine.
6. Sanitation Condition
7. Safety precautions during the Chinese New Year holiday.
page
0125
BEST PRACTICE
1. Provide Training to each new employee

2. Training record for employee
Class Target Audience Trainer Training Time Training Location
New colleague Meng XX CheXX 2016.7.14 Ecology meeting room
New colleague Meng XX LinXX 2016.7.14 Ecology meeting room
New colleague Meng XX MaXX 2016.7.15 Ecology meeting room
New colleague Meng XX ZhangXX 2016.7.18 On duty room, on-site
3. Provide stimulating and engaging training activities in various workshops and

group activities
page
0126
Training Process: Best Practice
• Plan Training session for the current year
When • Internal and external training
• Choose training team

Who • E.g. Chemical management task team includes HR and EHS manager to choose training team
• Choose training method

What • e.g. group training/single training, third party trainers/internal trainers, etc…
&How
• Convene participants in advance with formal communication

Call • Communicate to all participants well in advance and define the objective of the training scope
• Plan both theory sessions and practice activities during the training
Theory • Practice exercise need to be organise in order to help participant have a deeper understanding of the topic.
&Play
• At the end of each sessions a Question & Answer should be always organise: theory and group activity or role play
Q&A
• Document the participants for trainings and their feedback in a standard form
Record
page
0127
Training Programme
At the beginning of the year, based on the parameters used to identify the training needs and
effectiveness of the trainings conducted previously, an annual training programme is drafted
Inside this document, this information should be indicated together with their scope:
How many session of internal training the company will take for each workers category.?
(IMPORTANT: new hire training excluded)
How many session of external training will take and how many Partners/suppliers will be trained?
What are the tools used to identify who needs training and how to ensure the training is followed
through meeting the objectives
All these infomation have to be registered and documented in a Training programme.
page
0128
Training Programme: define the company’s priority
The company should define one of more parameters to use in order to identify the
priority suppliers to train.
These parameters could be:

• Level of supplier’s commitment to Chemical Management goals;
• Percentage of not conformity on supplier goods or services;
• On-site Audit result;
• Supplier’s rating;
• Test results after the training;
• …
EMPLOYEE SUPPLIER/ PARTNER TRAINER GEN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DIC
xxxxx Module 1 Module 2
xxxxx
xxxxx
Module 1
Module 1
Module 2
Module 2
page
0129
External Training to Partners and Suppliers
The company, in order to build a reliable Chemical management System, should collaborate with partner,
supplier and mills who are properly trained on Chemical Management issue.
For this reason, the Company should verify and organise itself training session dedicated to external
partner. These training session could be:
1. Group training: many supplier/mills participating ecipating together;

2. Single training: a meeting one to one with a specific partner.
During these training session the main target is to engage and share objectives and methodologies,
giving partners and suppliers also tools and examples to support the chemical management.
page
0130
Group Training
In order to organise effective Group training it is important for the company to identify in
its supply chain different supplier’s categories based on Chemicals risk and type of
production. For example, raw material suppliers, chemicals suppliers, dye houses,
etc…
For each Supplier category a specific class should be organised in order to address
dedicated issue of interest.
page
0131
BEST PRACTICE
Involving ZDHC approved training providers to provide chemical management

training.
page
0132
BEST PRACTICE
Management and control Seminar
.
Topics 1. Existing regulation and update. Nowadays, product safety is very concern globally, especially the
2. Sharing the Recall example chemical hazard for textile and children’s product. In order to
3. Risk of accessories products (according to EAP regulate the quality of products, countries have established strict
product list) product safety standard. The leader of the industry, company XX,
4. Manage and control plan /testing programme (risk proceed the strict control of chemical. So, knowing different safety
management) seminar standard and regulation are very important. How to eliminate the
5. Question & Answer hazard substances during material sourcing and production? How
to prevent recall due to non-compliance of regulation in
destination country? How to set up the chemical and material
Reward 1. Knowing the background and system of US/EU RSL
management system effectively to control the product safety?
Regulation
2. The SVHC of different countries regulation and
Speaker: Dr. QQ
control requirement.
Time: 6 July, 2016
3. The differences between customer needs and
Venue: EAP C-2F Meeting Room E
regulations
4. The discount testing package from a Training
Provider, which can apply to all suppliers of XX
company.
page
0133
Issue 8: Training in Chemical Management in General
.
Example of Training Record
For each training session, a registration

form should be compiled and signed by
participants and trainers.
This document should be stored and
mantained.
page
0134
1.Detailed chemical management policy

2.Internal training for implementation of
chemical management
1.Have no training for chemical 3.Provide chemical training to every new
management employee, and keep training record
2.Have no documents for chemical 4.Provide all relevant trainings needed to
management all employees based on their area of
3.No training to new employee work
4.Insufficient training to employees who 5.Provide updates and monitor the
directly handle chemicals effectiveness of trainings conducted
page
0135
Summary
1. The 6 main training principles:

• Training is essential for all workers including new hires.
• Workers should receive updated training when moving to a new position.
• Training content should be reviewed and updated frequently.
• After training all learners should be assessed to verify their level of understanding.
• All training should be theoretical and practical.
• All training should be recorded.
2. The importance of an internal training policy should be in place.

3. Having a annual training planning based on training needs and company
priorities.
4. Good and bad practices of training.
page
0136
Issue 9
PPE Implementation
and Maintenance
Learning Objectives
• The importance and different types of PPE.
• What may be found in a textile wet processing facility and guide the facility for improvement.
• The requirements for PPE and related responsibilities of both the employer and employee.
Issue 9: PPE Implementation and Maintenance
Protecting Employees from Workplace Hazards
1. Employers must protect employees from hazards such as falling objects, harmful
substances and noise exposures that can cause injury
2. Employers must:
Use all feasible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate and reduce
hazards.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if the controls do not eliminate the
hazards.
3. PPE should be the last level of control!
page
0139
What is PPE?
PPE is equipment worn to minimise exposure to a variety of hazards in a

manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any
part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
Example of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection,
protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators
and full body suits.
page
0140
Eye Protection
Safety Glasses
• Made with safety frames
• Most operations require side shields and anti-fog ability
• Used for moderate impact from particles
Goggles
• Protect eyes and area around the eyes from impact, dust, and splashes
• Some goggles fit over corrective lenses
page
0141
Face Shields
• Full face protection

• Protects face from dusts and splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids
• Does not protect fully against all impact hazards so wearing of safety
glasses or goggles underneath is recommended
page
0142
Respiratory Protection
Dust Mask
• Dust masks provide minimum respiratory protection against dust. Different dust masks protect
against different sizes of particles.
• Offers no protection from toxic fumes, gas, noxious odors or an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Air Purifying Respirator

• Gas masks provide minimum respiratory protection for organic solvents and toxic gases (e.g.,
acid, smoke, ammonia). This mask is applicable for low-concentrations only.
• IMPORTANT: This mask is specific to a single class of chemicals. The replaceable canisters
must be appropriate for the intended use and unexpired. In addition the canister needs to be
carefully selected and the fit of the masks tested before procurement.
page
0143
Protective Clothing and Gloves
Protective clothing should be worn to protect against exposure to liquid, solids and vapor and provide a
physical barrier to protect the user.
Types of gloves and what they protect against:

1. Butyl Rubber
• Protects against peroxides, acids, bases, alcohols
• Not good for use with halogenated solvents or
petroleum based products
2. Nitrile
• Protects against oils, greases, some acids and bases,
some solvents
• Not good for use with strong oxidising agents, strong
organic solvents
3. Neoprene
• Protects against gasoline, some alcohols, hydraulic fluids, organic acids and alkalines
• Not good for use with strong organic solvents page
0144
Protective Footwear
Protective footwear is necessary to protect feet and ankles from chemical
exposure:
• Neoprene (commonly used)
• Butyl rubber
• Leather footwear may not be appropriate as it may absorb chemicals (e.g.
acrylonitrile) and not offer sufficient protection (e.g. against chemical burns)
page
0145
Hearing Protection
1. After implementing engineering and work practice controls

2. When an employee’s noise exposure exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average
(TWA) sound level of 90 dBA
Examples of Hearing Protection:
page
0146
What we found in facilities regarding PPE:
1. Lack of professional protective 1. Good PPE in place

measures
2. Clear PPE measures/policy in place
2. Insufficient training to employees
who directly handle chemicals
page
0147
BEST PRACTICE
What we found in facilities regarding PPE:
PPE easy to access Strict rule for lab people to use PPE including
goggles and mask
page
0148
Best Practices
1. Select the correct type (for the chemical in question) and fit of PPE, considering
potential exposure.
2. Provide clear instruction to workers on the proper use of PPE
3. Ensure proper PPE is worn as needed
4. Provide storage, cleaning and maintenance of PPE
5. Plan and budget for PPE replacement at recommended intervals
page
0149
What we found in facilities regarding PPE and Related Issues
1.Slack dress code for laboratory personnel

such as : no hair tie for long hair, wearing open-toe shoes, no goggles
or lab coat
2. Storage of food and drinks in chemical storage refrigerator
3. Absence of eye washer in lab and chemical mixing area
4. No spill kit stored in chemical storage area
page
0150
Employer’s Responsibility
In general, employers are responsible for:
• Performing a “hazard assessment” of the workplace to identify and control

physical and health hazards.
• Identifying and providing appropriate PPE for employees.
• Training employees in the use and care of the PPE.
• Maintaining PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.
• Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of the
PPE programme.
page
0151
Employee’s Responsibility
• Properly wear PPE

• Attend training sessions on PPE
• Care for, clean and maintain PPE, and
• Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE
page
0152
Assessment and Selection
• The employer shall assess the workplaces to determine if hazards are present, or are
likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Select and have each affected employee use the appropriate types of PPE that will
protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment
• Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and select PPE that
properly fits each affected employee.
page
0153
Hazard Assessment
Written certification of hazard assessment identifies:

• Workplace evaluated
• Person certifying that the evaluation has been performed
• Date(s) of the hazard assessment
• Identification of the document as a certification of hazard assessment
page
0154
Occupational Hazards in the Production Process

Hazards are present in many steps in processing textiles. The risk of these
hazards can be managed with proper PPE, environmental controls, and good
chemical management.
Some examples of chemical intensive processing steps:

• Scouring (solvents, surfactants, acids, bases)
• Dyeing (dyes/pigments, surfactants, acids, bases)
• Other finishing processes (anti-stats, UV protectors, water repellents, hand
builders)
• Dry cleaning (solvents)
page
0155
PPE Selection
Regulation
Task
and
evaluation
standards
Personal
PPE using
special
performance
requirements
page
0156
PPE Selection
Potential Health Effects of NOT using PPE:
EYE: irritation or eye damage
SKIN: irritation and allergic contact dermatitis
INGESTION: digestive tract irritation or more severe effects
INHALATION: respiratory tract irritation, systemic

sensitisation upon repeated exposure page
0157
Training employees in the proper use of PPE
The employer must train employees before issuing PPE in at least the following
aspects:
• When PPE is necessary
• What PPE is necessary
• How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
• Limitations of the PPE
• Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE
page
0158
Evaluation and Documentation
1. The employee must demonstrate an understanding of the

training and the ability to use PPE properly before being allowed
to perform work requiring the use of PPE
2. Written certification, to verify that each employee has received and

understood the required training, must contain:
• Name of each employee trained
• Date(s) of training
• Subject of the certification
page
0159
Case Study 1: Mixing Room
page
0160
Case Study 2: The Kitchen
page
0161
Case Study 2: Lab Dip
page
0162
Summary
• Protecting Employees from Workplace Hazards at all times
• What PPE is: PPE is equipment worn to minimise exposure to a variety of hazards in a
manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body
through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
• Different types of PPE for the eyes, the respiratory system, feet and hands.
• Best practices of PPE and the responsibility of the employer and employee.
• Worker hazard assessment and selection of PPE.
• Evaluation of proper use of PPE.

page
0163
Discussion
Issue 10
Capability to Identify
where WEF Hazardous
chemical test report
results originate in the
factory
Learning Objectives
• Understand water test reports.
• How to find the source of detection.
• Decision tree to help to identify where WEF hazardous chemical test report results originate
from in the factory.
Issue 10: Capability to identify where WEF hazardous chemical
test report results originate in the factory from chemicals
Understanding Water Test Report
In sample description,
Check the location of the
sample ideally it should
include,
1. Incoming water
2. Wastewater before
treatment
3. Wastewater after treatment
4. Sludge
page
0167
Here get the

information/location of
the sample picked
page
0168
Waste Waste
Water Water
Incoming Before After
Water Treatment Treatment Sludge
Detection of PFC in
Sludge
Detection of Heavy
Metals in all
samples; For further
details need to
check detail report
page
0169
Check the specific

hazardous substance
detected and their
values
page
0170
Please check for the UNITS of detection

And abbreviation used
e.g. N.D. – Not detected
N.A. Not Applicable etc.
page
0171
Check the
Look for the
reporting limit of
appropriate test
laboratory
method used for the
against
detection of analyte
detection
observed
page
0172
Guidance to Source of Detection Updated ZDHC MRSL
Look for the column
page
0173
Guidance to Source of Detection – SDS & Chemical Inventory / Declarations
Lead
Arsenic
Nonylphenol Cadmium
polyglycol Ether Mercury
page
0174
Guidance to Source of Detection – Guidance Sheets
page
0175
Collect chemical Identify the

relevant Create Chemical sample pickup
Identify & Create
documents from Inventory List location of waste
Chemical List
(CIL)
chemical supplier water
Perform Root
Resolve the Obtain test results Preform third
Cause Analysis
detection and analyse it Party Testing
for detection
page
0176
ZDHC
Waste Water Guidelines
• Industry alignment for a single, unified set of expectations for
wastewater discharge quality
• Beyond current regulatory compliance
• Ensure that wastewater discharges do not adversely affect
environment and communities
Two sets of parameters:

• Conventional Parameters: Limit values are classified into
three levels: Foundational, Progressive, Aspirational
• ZDHC MRSL Parameters (Priority Hazardous Chemicals:

includes those priority hazardous chemicals defined in the
ZDHC MRSL
page
0177
ZDHC Gateway
Wastewater Module
ZDHC Gateway - Wastewater Module:
A global online platform to register and

share verified Wastewater test data
against the ZDHC Wastewater
Guidelines.
page
0178
ZDHC ClearStream
Output Stream Assurance
Output Stream Assurance available through
üInCheck™ Module for ZDHC Gateway

üInCheck™ Reporting Partners
page
0179
Training
THE global, go-to training platform for sustainable chemical

management and ZDHC tools in the textile, apparel, leather and
footwear industry
Designed for brands, retailers, manufacturers, policy-makers and other
interested value chain partners
Accredited and certified
Creating Awareness │ Building Knowledge │ Gaining Skills
page
https://zdhc.fta-intl.org
0180
Cornerstones of Supplier
Excellence
page
0181
Summary
• Capability to identify where WEF hazardous chemical test report results originate in the
factory from chemicals
• Understanding Water test reports and test results.
• Guidance to the source of detection.
• The detection flow that supports the guidance of detection.
page
0182
Discussion
Questions?
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Input Control Issues Process Control Issues Output Control Issues

To help facility to understand the key issues in implementing chemical management

The content will be based on ZDHC Chemical management System Guidance

Provide participants with a basic understanding of…

• The influence of communication on MRSL Compliance.

2. Didn’t request chemical suppliers to provide MSDS /SDS for each

4. Not getting declarations when MSDS /SDS are insufficient

2. Identify Department Representatives to Participate in the Review Process

4. Assess Chemical Inventory System

1. No complete chemical evaluation and 1. Complete chemical purchase management

4.2 Purchasing of hazardous chemicals

Printing and dyeing factory purchase procedures:

Detailed internal purchasing policy

3.4 Quality Control

ZDHC MRSL Chemical Supplier ZDHC MRSL parameters set as page

ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module:

THE world’s database of safer

Manufacturers and brands can use Supplier Self-declaration (24

MSDS is mandatory and has to be

Formulators add data

Available through ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module™

ü ZDHC verified product

ü ZDHC InCheck™ Module for ZDHC Gateway

How poor communication effects compliance to the ZDHC MRSL.

The steps to create a good Chemical Purchasing Policy that includes:

• What qualifies a good Chemical Management Team Leader.

• What should a Chemical Management Team look like.

• What are the teams’ roles and responsibilities.

1. Lack of knowledge and skills

2. Lack of written processes to follow

3. Lack of Internal Assessment

2. Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Manager/Technician to provide an overview of specifications of

3. Product Quality Manager to ensure performance quality of the purchased chemicals

4. Operations/Production Manager to ensure the proper application of chemicals (nature, quantity,

5. Chemical expert to ensure the appropriate chemical production technics

6. Purchasing/Procurement Manager/Officer to ensure alignment of purchasing

1.Have no chemical management team 1.Have a right chemical management

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT TEAM CHART

Direct the Compliance

ZDHC, SOCIAL MEDIA

CAPITAL MARKET, CERTIFICATION BODY

JUDICIARY, ENFORCING AGENCIES

Ensure compliance with

Ensure compliance with

Check what you get is

Treat and dispose of

Consider the application

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ZDHC improvement plan

Main responsible personnel are

DON’T mix up the usage of MSDS/SDS and Safety Labels