Manage a workplace's chemical inventory
Track chemicals at a specific workplace, review storage classifications, and run risk assessments to support compliance and audit readiness.
Open any workplace from Workplaces to see its chemical inventory, storage classifications, and risk assessment status.
Add products to the inventory
Select Add new products to add chemicals to this workplace. You can upload SDS files directly, search your existing library, or use the magic mailbox to forward SDS documents by email.
Track your chemical inventory
The Inventory tab lists every product assigned to the workplace with key safety data at a glance.
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Product name | The product's name from the SDS |
| GHS Symbols | Hazard pictograms extracted from the SDS |
| Physical State | Liquid, solid, gas, or aerosol |
| Signal Word | DANGER or WARNING |
| H-Codes | Hazard statement codes |
| P-Codes | Precautionary statement codes |
| Quantity | Amount stored at this workplace. Select Set to record the volume, unit, and number of containers |
| Containers | Container type for the stored product |
Select any row to expand it and view full product and inventory details including storage location, department, employees, usage description, and dates.
Use the Edit and Remove buttons on each row to update inventory details or remove a product from the workplace.
Review storage classifications
The Storage tab shows how each chemical is classified for safe storage.
Two collapsible reference sections explain the classification systems:
- EMKG Storage Classification: groups chemicals from La-A (lowest risk, general storage) to La-F (highest risk, explosives) based on storage compatibility and segregation requirements
- Storage Classification: environmental regulation categories defining specific storage requirements, segregation rules, and containment measures
A colour-coded scale visualises the EMKG storage hazard groups from La-A through La-F. The table below lists each chemical with its Chemical Name, EMKG Storage group, and Storage Classification description.
Run a RECESS risk assessment
The RECESS Assessment tab calculates a risk score for each chemical using the formula: Risk = Effect x Exposure x Probability.
NextSDS automatically determines the Effect score from the product's hazard statements (H-codes). Set the Exposure and Probability values using the selectors in each row to match your workplace conditions. The resulting Risk Score is colour-coded by severity:
| Risk score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ≤ 20 | Very limited risk, acceptable |
| 20 < R ≤ 70 | Attention required |
| 70 < R ≤ 200 | Measures necessary |
| 200 < R ≤ 400 | Immediate measures required |
| R > 400 | Stop activities under current conditions |
Review EMKG assessments
The EMKG Assessment tab shows the results of EMKG risk assessments saved to this workplace. Each row displays the product name, assessment status, control levels for each exposure route (inhalation, skin, eyes, fire and explosives, storage), and the date assessed.
For products showing Not Executed, select the link icon to open the EMKG wizard for that product. To remove an existing assessment, select the delete button on the row.
Edit workplace settings
The Settings tab lets you update the workplace name, description, type, ventilation level, and process category. These are the same fields you filled in when creating the workplace.
Select Update location to save your changes.
Delete a workplace
Scroll to the Danger Zone at the bottom of the Settings tab and select Delete. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.
Deleting a workplace permanently removes it and all its inventory data. This action cannot be undone.
Generate an inventory report
Select Generate Report in the page header to create a compliance report for this workplace. This opens the inventory report generator pre-filtered to the current workplace.
What to do next
For products with elevated RECESS risk scores, run a detailed EMKG assessment to determine the specific control level required, from basic ventilation up to fully enclosed systems.