The KLARA system on chemical handling

Part of course on Basic Laboratory Safety,at Göteborgs University,

28th of February 2013

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 2011:18 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