Post Graduate Diploma in Leather and Footwear Management

Course Title: Chemical Hazard and Safety in Footwear

Assignment on: Chemical Hazard in Leather Goods and Footwear

Industry: Develop a Comprehensive Checklist on
Chemical Management System.

Submitted To: Ms. Tanusree Paul

Course Instructor
SEIP, EWU
.

Submitted By: Abir Mahmud

ID: 2020-1-69-043
Batch-10

Date of Submission: 10th December 2020

A material safety data sheet is a technical document which provides detailed and comprehensive
information on a controlled product related to:
• health effects of exposure to the product
• hazard evaluation related to the product’s handling, storage or use
• measure to protect workers at risk of exposure
• emergency procedures.

To find out and effectively manage the inherent hazards of chemicals, the first and most important step
is collecting information. Immediate sources of information are
• Chemical safety data sheets
• Labels on chemical containers
• Chemical danger signs
The material safety data sheet provides practical information and guidelines for workers on routine
handling of the chemical as well as on measures in an emergency.

Information in Material Safety Data Sheets

A safety data sheet (SDS) material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet
(PSDS) are documents that list information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of
various substances and products. SDSs are a widely used system for cataloguing information on
chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures.

1. Chemical product and company identification

2. Information on ingredients/composition of the chemical

3. Possible hazards classification

4. First aid measures

5. Firefighting measures

6. Measures in case of accidental release (e.g. spillage)

7. Guidelines on handling and storage

8. Guidelines on disposal

9. Information on how to control exposure and what personal protective equipment to use
 Information on Chemical Container Labels

 Trade name of chemical

 Identity of chemical
 Name, address and telephone number of suppliers
 Hazard symbols
 Nature of the special risks associated with the use of the chemical
 Safety precautions
 Identification of the batch
 Statement that a material safety data sheet giving additional information is available with the
tanner
 Classification assigned under the system established by the competent authority

Checklist-1:

Items to check Yes / No / N/A

Checked that there is enough Information of existing chemicals (e.g. types,
quantities, conditions and
storage locations)
Remarks:
Checked that the chemical storage area is in good condition
Remarks:
Checked that the equipment and environmental controls (such as ventilation
systems) are in good
Condition
Remarks:
Checked the presence of chemical inventories for storage areas, status of these
inventories and who
maintains them
Remarks:
Checked that there is appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in place
and ensured that there
is enough information of these PPE (e.g. the location, condition and amount).
Remarks:
Checked the location, condition, amount and appropriateness of the emergency
response supplies and
equipment (e.g. fire extinguisher, fire host) for the amount and type of
chemicals stored.
Remarks:
Ensured that there is an effective system in place for chemical emergency
response.
Remarks:
Checked that the complete Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are available and readily
accessible in each
location with chemical in use
Remarks:
Ensured that competent staff are designated to oversee each location
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 Remarks:

Location:

Inspected by:
(Name) (Job Title)
Signature:

Inspection Date:

Checklist-2: For purchase

Buying Yes No
1. Chemicals purchased in a manner consistent with the facility's purchasing policy.

2. One person or department designated with the responsibility of purchasing

chemicals (i.e., basic knowledge of chemistry required).
3. Purchasing procedure for personnel in place (e.g., purchase request forms).

4. Chemicals purchased in quantities needed for current year only. Rate of use
and shelf life considered in order to minimize purchase quantity.
5. Chemicals not purchased if hazardous properties exceed business value.

6. Proper storage and ventilation requirements of chemical confirmed/met before

purchase.
7. Appropriate means of chemical disposal determined before purchase (i.e., Is
disposal as a hazardous waste required?).
8. Adequate funds for appropriate and legal disposal of the chemical, or its end
product, confirmed before purchase.
9. Required safety precautions associated with chemical known before purchase.

10. Proper protective/safety equipment necessary for chemical on hand before

purchase.
11. Environmental impact of chemical considered before purchase, (including
manufacturing, use and disposal). Alternatives considered if warranted.
12. Reagents ordered in polyethylene (PE) bottles or plastic-coated glass
bottles to minimize breakage, corrosion and rust.
13. A check is made of the chemical inventories in other locations for duplication or
excess.

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Please complete this form and submit it to the Chemical Management Officer (CMO) for review.
The CMO with the assistance of the Chemical Management Committee will make a final
determination about whether the chemical requested may be purchased. An incomplete response
will automatically be denied.

Name Department

Name of chemical requested

Common name, if any _

Is this chemical on the MRSL?  Yes 

No Quantity requested

Name of supplier

Purpose of ordering this chemical:

Special handling or storage requirement (list)

Chemical will be used completely by:

 End of current order  End of current

year What type of waste will be produced by this chemical?

 Hazardous waste: amount by volume

(to be stored for proper
disposal)

 Non-hazardous waste (to be disposed of in trash)

 Non-hazardous waste (to be disposed of down the drain)

Signature: CMO Signature (if approved):

Date Date

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Finally, it is important that all people working with chemicals receive information on the
hazards to health and training on how they should protect themselves.