The KLARA system on chemical handling

Part of course on Basic Laboratory Safety,

at Göteborg University, 24th of April 2014

Anders Thorén, Nordic Port AB

• Inform users on chemical hazards • Register the chemicals we use and where we store them • Print-out various reports to the authorities and

department-specific lists of chemicals • Risk assessments

General purpose of KLARA

Finding information

Registration

Example chemical report

Health classification

Substances - report

Risk assessments

Scope and definition of the provision AFS 2011:19 from the

Swedish Work Environment Authority

Performing risk assessments

Advantages performing risk assessments in KLARA • Safety data sheet is available • Standardised template • Risk classification in template • Guidelines throughout the template

General considerations: • Hazards identification • How the product is being used • Users; employees, students • Handling and storage • Waste management

Performing risk assessments