ZDHC CMS TIG Training

target audience

• Facility Chemical Manager
• Facility Sustainability Manager
• Facility Production Manager
• Facility Environmental and Wastewater Management Team
• Auditors Evaluating Facilities on CMS Implementation

learning outcome

By the end of the course, you will have the skills to:

1. Develop Policy and Strategy Documents: Create comprehensive policy and strategy documents that demonstrate the commitment of supplier leadership to various aspects.
2. Establish CMS Procedures: Formulate and implement relevant procedures for Chemical Management System (CMS) to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
3. Conduct Assessments: Perform assessments covering regulatory compliance, chemical hazard and risk, capabilities of supply chain partners, and identification of safer alternatives.
4. Implement Health & Safety Actions: Develop and implement health and safety procedures for all employees, fostering a secure working environment.
5. Manage Chemical Inventory: Effectively handle Chemical Inventory Lists (CIL) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to enhance transparency and traceability in chemical management.
6. Monitor Environmental Outputs: Oversee and manage wastewater, sludge, air, and solid waste outputs, ensuring effective environmental management.
7. Continuous Improvement: Engage in continuous improvement practices through internal and external reviews, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing onsite training as needed.

course curriculum

The training composes of 9 sections, which mirrors the ZDHC CMS TIG.

A. Start of the CMS Journey - Preparation and Planning

1. Chemical Management Policy
2. Chemical Management Strategy

B. Build Up Through Action - Implementation

3. Assessments (Regulatory, Chemical, Supply Chain, Safer Alternative)

4. Health & Safety

5. Chemical Inventory

6. Storage & Handling

C. Monitor and Accelerate - Review and Update

7. Process Control

8. Output Management (Wastewater, Sludge, Air Emission, Solid Waste)

9. Continuous Improvement