What is a Safety Data Sheet Register (SDS register), and Why is it Important?
A Safety Data Sheet Register or chemical register (in Norwegian: stoffkartotek) is a legally required record of hazardous chemicals used in a company. For contractors and employers in the construction sector, it is crucial to know which chemicals are being used, how they must be handled, and what protective measures apply.
Traditional registers are often manual, outdated, and difficult to access for the people who actually need the information on the construction site.
Cobuilder Collaborate – A Modern Digital SDS Register
With Cobuilder Collaborate, you can create and maintain a digital SDS register directly linked to product data provided by suppliers. This ensures full traceability from the construction site down to substance level, and all documentation is stored in a structured, version-controlled way.
Key Benefits:
- Easily searchable SDS and exposure data
- Access to information directly from mobile and tablet
- Structured, quality-assured documentation from the original source
- Clear overview of which substances are used in which projects
Why Use a Digital Safety Data Sheet Register?
- Health & Safety (HSE): Protect workers with quick access to safety information
- Compliance: Fulfil legal requirements from the Labour Inspection Authority, REACH and internal control regulations
- Efficiency: Eliminate paper binders and manual updates
- Accountability: Document which chemicals are used and by whom
How It Works in Practice
- Set requirements: Define which documentation requirements apply to chemicals in your project
- Connect data: Receive structured chemical data from suppliers via Collaborate or Supply
- Follow up: Identify products missing SDS, spot substances of concern, and track approvals
- Share and document: Make the SDS register available to everyone on the project via app or web
Who is This For?
- Main contractors responsible for chemical use on construction sites
- HSE managers who need control and compliance assurance
- Building owners who require environmental and safety documentation at handover
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