Throughout Boeing, management of hazardous materials is a priority. Each site follows processes and procedures that reduce, monitor and dispose of hazardous materials as well as meet regulatory requirements and ensure workplace safety. All the systems track hazardous chemicals from their receipt to their disposal. The inventory management system uses a single checkpoint for receipt of hazardous materials. Barcode scanning of materials is used.
Computers generate lists that determine the chemical needs of each shop.
Timely delivery of necessary chemicals ensures that employees have what they need when they arrive at work. Managing hazardous materials also includes repackaging of materials from bulk to usable quantities and ensuring correct labeling. Smaller quantities mean shops don't have excessive inventories of hazardous materials. Employees identify and designate the waste streams and consolidate them to effect efficiency before sending them to waste vendors. Good management also facilitates reporting and tracking of hazardous material usage.