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Keep every project site compliant. Mobile SDS access via QR codes, subcontractor safety sharing, and COSHH assessment support.

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QR code on-site SDS access Subcontractor safety data sharing Multi-site project chemical registers

Construction sites use a wide range of hazardous chemical products — sealants, adhesives, coatings, cleaning agents, waterproofing compounds — often handled by multiple subcontractors across shifting project locations. Under the EU Construction Site Directive (92/57/EEC) and REACH Article 31, employers must ensure that safety data sheets are readily accessible to all workers handling hazardous substances. The challenge is practical: construction sites lack offices, workers are mobile, and subcontractors rotate frequently. NextSDS solves this with QR code-based mobile SDS access, secure subcontractor sharing without account requirements, and project-based chemical registers that travel with each job from start to handover.

Key Challenges

What are the chemical safety challenges on construction sites?

On-site SDS accessibility

Workers need instant access to chemical safety information at the point of use — not in a site office. NextSDS provides mobile SDS access via QR codes at every chemical storage point, meeting REACH Article 31 accessibility requirements.

Subcontractor coordination

Multiple subcontractors need access to chemical safety data without platform accounts. NextSDS enables secure sharing via links and QR codes, ensuring compliance with the Construction Site Directive's coordination requirements.

Project-based chemical tracking

Every construction project involves different chemicals that change as work progresses. NextSDS maintains project-specific chemical registers that document every substance used on-site — essential for project handover and close-out documentation.

How NextSDS supports construction chemical safety

Project-based chemical registers

Create location-based chemical registers for each construction project. Track sealants, adhesives, coatings, and cleaning agents used on-site. Hand over complete chemical documentation — including all SDS and usage records — when the project closes.

  • Site-specific chemical inventories per project
  • Project handover and close-out documentation

Worker safety cards

Generate simplified safety instruction cards from any SDS. Workers get clear, visual information about hazards, required PPE, and emergency procedures — designed for quick reference on active construction sites where time to read a full SDS is limited.

  • Visual hazard and PPE communication
  • Emergency procedure quick-reference cards

Subcontractor SDS access

Share relevant chemical safety data with subcontractors without granting full platform access. Secure links and QR codes ensure every worker can access the SDS they need, while you maintain control over your chemical data and document access logs.

  • Secure sharing without account requirements
  • Access logging for compliance documentation

COSHH assessment support

Extract hazard data, occupational exposure limits (OELs), and control measures from your SDS inventory to support COSHH and workplace risk assessments. Particularly relevant for construction activities involving isocyanates, silica dust, solvents, and epoxy resins.

  • Automated hazard data and OEL extraction
  • Risk assessment input documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers! The essential info about making chemical safety simple and accessible.

How does NextSDS work on construction sites?

NextSDS provides mobile-friendly access to all safety data sheets via QR codes placed at chemical storage areas and work zones. Workers scan with their smartphone to instantly access the relevant SDS, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures — no app installation needed. For sites with limited connectivity, safety cards can be downloaded for offline access. This meets the REACH Article 31 requirement that SDS must be readily accessible to workers who handle hazardous substances.

Can subcontractors access chemical safety data?

Yes. Share chemical safety data with subcontractors through secure links or QR codes — no NextSDS account required. Under the EU Construction Site Directive (92/57/EEC), principal contractors must coordinate health and safety information between all parties on site. NextSDS makes it easy to ensure every subcontractor has access to the chemical safety information they need for the substances they encounter.

How do I manage chemicals across multiple project sites?

Create location-based chemical registers for each project site. Track which construction chemicals — sealants, adhesives, coatings, waterproofing compounds, cleaning agents — are present at each location. Ensure current SDS are available at every site, and generate complete chemical documentation for project handovers and close-out reports.

Does NextSDS help with COSHH assessments for construction?

NextSDS provides the chemical safety data needed for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments. Extract hazard classifications, occupational exposure limits (OELs), and recommended control measures directly from validated SDS. This data feeds into your COSHH risk assessments for construction activities involving isocyanates, silica dust, solvents, and other common construction chemicals.

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