Hazardous substances register (Gefahrstoffverzeichnis)

The register includes all substances and mixtures with a hazard pictogram – including cleaning agents, sprays and small quantities – unless the hazard is negligible given the quantity and use. Useful additional information includes storage location and storage class, water hazard class, the version of the safety data sheet, available operating instructions and the result of the substitution check.

The register must be kept up to date: enter new substances, remove those no longer used and request safety data sheets regularly from suppliers. Software can read safety data sheets automatically and maintain the register from them.

This glossary entry gives a general overview of German occupational safety law and does not replace legal advice. The regulations in force and the rules of the statutory accident insurance institutions are authoritative.