Register
A digital hazardous substances register brings all relevant information about hazardous substances into one traceable system. The key is not just storing data, but keeping it maintained in daily operations.
Important fields include product name, manufacturer or supplier, GHS classification, H/P/EUH statements, storage class, WGK, purpose of use, site, storage location, work area and current documents such as SDS and operating instructions.
With multiple sites, many storage locations and changing safety data sheets, spreadsheets become hard to control. A central application reduces media breaks and highlights missing documents, outdated versions and critical stock.
A good register provides more than a list. It shows traceable changes, PDF reports and a clear assignment of responsibility, site and stock.
Working basis
Practical example
A cleaner is recorded once with its trade name, classification and quantity range. Workshop and production are assigned as relevant work areas and the current SDS is linked. When the supplier revises the SDS, the previous document remains traceable and the new one is marked as current.
Primary sources
The linked official sources are authoritative for operational and technical assessment. Product features do not replace that assessment.
FAQ
Short answers for teams that want to structure hazardous substances documentation more clearly.
In daily practice the terms are often used similarly. Both describe a structured overview of substances, documents, classifications, sites and quantities.
Whenever new substances are added, safety data sheets change, storage locations are updated or relevant stock quantities are adjusted.
Read more
Document storage sites, storage locations, work areas and combined-storage checks clearly and trace stock by site.
Document SDS version, revision date, PDF preview, upload and link import directly on the hazardous substance.
Manage operating instructions with an issue date as PDFs alongside safety data sheets and product sheets.
Next step
Use your own sites and documents to assess whether GHSDoku fits your processes.