According to Section 6, Paragraph 12 of the German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV), every company is obliged to maintain a register of all hazardous substances used in its operations – the so-called hazardous substances register. This includes not only the production of raw materials but also everyday auxiliary substances such as cleaning or disinfecting agents.
The hazardous substances register must contain the following information for each substance:
- Designation of the hazardous substance
- Classification or description of hazardous properties
- Quantity ranges in which the hazardous substance is used in the company
- Work areas in which employees may be exposed
- Reference to the corresponding safety data sheet (SDS)
The entries are generally based on the safety data sheet. From this, key obligations are derived, such as compliance with occupational exposure limits, storage requirements, or the implementation of technical and organizational protective measures.
The register is not only a key tool in occupational safety but also a legally required document subject to inspection. It must be kept up to date and maintained by a qualified person – this person does not necessarily need to be employed within the company.
We take care of maintaining the hazardous substances register for you and support you in selecting less hazardous alternatives. This ensures that your company complies with legal requirements while improving the health protection of your employees.