Most labs have some system in place for chemical inventory management, often a mix of spreadsheets and SDS folders. It’s a familiar approach that feels manageable for day-to-day work, but over time, it creates isolated data silos, inaccurate records, and safety risks.
These limitations often become apparent during audits. Generating reports can take days or weeks when data is spread across systems and must be manually reconciled. Once audits are underway, inconsistencies and missing information surface, requiring corrective actions and extending audit timelines. This creates additional work for lab management and EHS teams and, in some cases, leads to citations or fines.
This resource guide examines common breakdowns in chemical inventory management and the structural changes needed to support accurate reporting, audit readiness, and chemical safety.
Download the Chemical Inventory Management Playbook to explore:
- How to identify gaps in chemical inventory data and workflows
- The role of chemical inventory for accurate reporting and fire code compliance
- How to reduce safety risks associated with chemical storage
- Strategies for simplifying chemical inventory management and audit preparation
