Introduction – Getting started with structured chemical management

Safe chemical management is built on a clear and recurring process. By breaking the work down into manageable steps, it becomes easier to gain control over sources of risk, prioritise the right actions, and ensure safe handling over time. Conditions change constantly, which is why the work should be seen as a living process that is followed up and improved on a regular basis.

A structured chemical management process should ensure that the organisation has a consolidated and up-to-date overview of sources of risk and how they are used. Through clear structures and established ways of working, relevant information—such as Protective sheets, Safety data sheets, and required protective measures—should be available for the relevant work tasks. The aim is to limit exposure to sources of risk to what is necessary and to prevent incorrect handling.

In our knowledge base, you will get guidance on how to think the right way about your ongoing chemical management process in Ester, and how you can manage, follow up, and further develop it in a structured way over time.

Ester is a digital chemical management system that supports your work towards safe, efficient, and compliant chemical management. The system helps you create structure, clarity, and control—regardless of your organisation’s size or complexity.