Separate sites, storage locations and work areas
Sites describe the branch or plant. Storage locations describe physical storage. Work areas describe where substances are used. Only the combination gives a reliable operational picture.
Storage
Organize hazmat and hazardous substances storage
Hazardous substances storage needs clear structure: sites, storage locations, work areas, storage classes and stock quantities have to be considered together.
Identify combined-storage issues early
Storage classes and GHS classifications help mark critical combinations. This makes it easier to see whether certain substances should be stored separately or reviewed more carefully.
Maintain stock quantities traceably
Tracking current stock, minimum stock, maximum stock and container quantities creates transparency for purchasing, occupational safety and internal controls.
Working basis
Prepare a structured storage inventory
- Record the site, physical storage location and related work areas separately.
- Take storage class and relevant classifications from reliable product information.
- Document current, minimum and maximum quantities with units and container counts.
- Review flagged compatibility issues against the current TRGS 510 with competent expertise.
Practical example
Example: two storage locations at one site
A site has a safety cabinet and a separate outdoor store. Stock is assigned to its actual location. The software flags conspicuous storage-class combinations; whether separation is required must be assessed from quantity, substance properties and operational conditions.
Primary sources
Review the technical basis yourself
The linked official sources are authoritative for operational and technical assessment. Product features do not replace that assessment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers for teams that want to structure hazardous substances documentation more clearly.
Why is a free-text storage location often not enough?
Free text is hard to filter and makes permissions, reports and analysis more difficult. Structured storage locations can be assigned, reviewed and evaluated in stock lists.
What is the benefit of site-based stock management?
It shows which hazardous substances are present at which location and supports audits, fire department information and internal safety processes.
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More topics around hazardous substances
What is a hazardous substances register?
What a hazardous substances register needs to cover: substance data, safety data sheets, operating instructions, storage locations, stock quantities and evidence.
Manage safety data sheets centrally
Document SDS version, revision date, PDF preview, upload and link import directly on the hazardous substance.
Store operating instructions for hazardous substances
Manage operating instructions with an issue date as PDFs alongside safety data sheets and product sheets.
Next step
Bring hazardous substance data together from scattered sources
Use your own sites and documents to assess whether GHSDoku fits your processes.