Chemical Intelligence™ helps garment-care businesses organise product approval, SDS access, storage, labelling, handling, PPE, ventilation, spill response, waste and training. It is an operational awareness framework and not a substitute for qualified WHS, environmental or chemical advice.
Create one approved chemical register
The business should know every chemical brought onto the site, its intended use, supplier, current SDS, storage location and responsible staff. Unknown decanted products and obsolete containers are unacceptable risks.
- Product and supplier name
- Current SDS and review date
- Approved use and equipment
- Storage and incompatibility information
- PPE and emergency requirements
Control storage and daily handling
Storage must follow the SDS, workplace rules, fire requirements and environmental obligations. Staff need clear labels, suitable containers, ventilation and an agreed procedure for transfer and use.
- Original or compliant labelled container
- Segregation of incompatible substances
- Secondary containment where required
- Access control and housekeeping
- Ventilation, PPE and exposure controls
Prepare for spills, exposure and disposal
Emergency preparation should identify likely incidents, the response equipment, first-aid information, reporting responsibilities and when staff must evacuate or call emergency services.
- Spill kit matched to the chemical risk
- Emergency contact and SDS access
- Exposure and first-aid procedure
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Approved waste and container disposal
Australian and New Zealand chemical, workplace, fire and environmental obligations vary by substance and location. Obtain current advice from qualified professionals and regulators.
This page provides general operational awareness. Always follow care labels, safety data sheets, equipment instructions, workplace procedures, testing requirements and professional judgement.