Easily assess chemical risks in record time
Automated hazard level calculation
As soon as the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is imported into Quarks Safety, the product’s hazard level is automatically calculated.
Our scoring methodology takes into account the intrinsic hazard of each chemical substance, and distinguishes scores precisely according to the route of penetration.
The system allowsseparate identification of :
- STOT hazard level (targeted at specific organs during repeated or single exposure)
- CMR hazard level (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic for Reproduction)
- Hazard scores by route of exposure (inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion)
- Main regulatory hazard statements from the SDS
You get a clear, objective view of the risk for each product analyzed, with just one click.
Analysis of exposure by work situation
Each use of a chemical at the workstation can be precisely identified: personnel exposure is analyzed using several methods adapted to your needs.
When carrying out an initial assessment involving hundreds or thousands of substances, it is useful to describe exposures in a simplified, generic way to quickly obtain an initial ranking of risks.
In a second stage, a more detailed analysis is possible thanks to advanced modules – for example, assessment according to the ND2233 method transposed for CLP, or improved variants taking into account the relative quantity handled (Qi/Qmax) and other criteria taken from the original method published by INRS in 2005.
Key benefits of Quarks Safety exposure analysis :
- Automated identification of each situation and chemical use
- Exposure analysis using several methods: simplified, ND2233, Qi/Qmax…
- The first risk ranking is just a few clicks away
- Possibility of refining the evaluation for each item, unit or product
- Module can be configured to suit your regulatory constraints or business processes
Key benefits for your risk management :
- Automatic and reliable calculation of chemical risk levels by use or workstation
- Crude risk score for prioritizing preventive action
- Consideration of PPE and internal measures for a real residual risk
- Intuitive visual feedback using colored smileys to share information
- Clear, communicative summaries to manage and demonstrate continuous improvement
Improving risk management in the workplace
Thanks to the precise identification of hazards and the analysis of each work situation, Quarks Safety automatically calculates a risk level for each chemical product.
Depending on the method chosen, a numerical score enables you to quickly rank uses according to their hazardousness, and prioritize your preventive actions.
Once PPE (personal protective equipment) and organizational measures have been taken into account, a residual risk level is presented to you in a playful way in the form of colored smileys.
This visualization facilitates communication with your teams and provides clear summaries illustrating the progress of risk control within the company.
Get help with your sampling strategy
Thanks to the centralized management of your products’ composition and the integration of the complete regulatory repository in Quarks Safety, you can identify all chemical substances subject to mandatory exposure controls (VLEP) in just one click.
Because every work situation involving chemicals is recorded, you can automatically generate sampling plans to be forwarded to your accredited organization for regulatory controls, making it easier to prepare your sampling strategy.
Thedecree of December 15, 2009 specifies the procedures for monitoring occupational exposure limit values, and Quarks Safety makes it easy for you to comply.
VLEP: Valeurs Limites d'Exposition Professionnelle (Occupational Exposure Limits)
They are expressed as airborne concentrations of a chemical agent, for a given exposure time.
Advantages for VLEP management :
- Automatic identification of substances subject to VLEP across your entire inventory
- Instant generation of regulatory sampling plans adapted to each site or work situation
- Centralization and traceability of inspections carried out by accredited organizations
- Save time and secure your compliance with the Decree of December 15, 2009
- Anticipate regulatory requirements thanks to an up-to-date reference system
Join over 400 companies and industrial sites that have already chosen Quarks Safety to modernize their chemical management. Benefit from a proven solution that complies with all regulations (REACH, CLP, ICPE…), and expert support to secure your processes, guarantee traceability and simplify the day-to-day life of your HSE teams.