learning outcome
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Input
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Develop and implement a chemical purchasing policy covering formulations, commodity chemicals, and solvents in line with ZDHC MRSL requirements.
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Maintain an accurate and up-to-date ZDHC Chemical Inventory List (CIL) and use it to drive purchasing and improvement actions.
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Generate and interpret ZDHC Performance InCheck Reports and take corrective actions to improve MRSL conformance.
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Implement chemical traceability, including lot/batch recording and FIFO practices, to support compliance, audits, and root cause analysis.
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Manage input materials through structured purchasing, traceability, self-declarations, certifications, and risk-based due diligence processes, including maintaining the ZDHC Material Inventory List (MIL).
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Evaluate procurement risks related to footwear-specific chemicals and define purchasing criteria to reduce MRSL and occupational health risks.
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Understand the chemical risks associated with footwear manufacturing processes, particularly the use of adhesives, primers, and solvent-based formulations.
Process
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Define the scope, goals, and action plan of a Chemical Management Strategy (CMS), including engagement with upstream suppliers.
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Allocate roles, responsibilities, and resources required for effective CMS implementation.
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Design, assess, and improve safe chemical storage systems, including labelling, chemical safety cards, and compatibility precautions.
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Implement engineering and administrative controls to reduce worker exposure to solvents in footwear manufacturing environments.
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Establish document and process control systems, including SOPs for document control, incident management, housekeeping, and maintenance.
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Review and improve the CMS through audits, management reviews, corrective actions, and structured training plans.
Output
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Identify, quantify, and manage chemical-related waste, including safe storage, handling, reduction, reuse, and disposal.
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Understand wastewater and sludge testing requirements, interpret ClearStream reports, and plan improvement actions based on results.
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Conduct RCA and CAP for MRSL, metals, and conventional parameter non-conformities in wastewater and sludge.
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Understand and report Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions using ZDHC tools.
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Calculate and interpret the Potential to Emit (PTE) for VOCs arising from footwear-specific chemicals and processes.