ZDHC Chemical Management for Textile and Leather Processors

ZDHC Training refers to specialized programs designed to educate individuals and organizations about the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) initiative, a global movement aimed at eliminating the discharge of harmful chemicals in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries. These training sessions provide the knowledge and tools necessary to implement sustainable chemical management practices aligned with ZDHC guidelines.

Course Curriculum

This course covers the following topics:

Input

• Chemical Purchasing
• InCheck Reporting
• Chemical Traceability
• Input Material Purchasing
• Input Material Traceability

Process

• Chemical Management Strategy
• Safe Chemical Storage
• Chemical Handling and worker safety
• Document and Process Control
• Continuous Improvement Actions
• Waste Management

Output

• Wastewater and Sludge guidelines
• Air Emissions
• Waste Disposal

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Implement ZDHC-compliant chemical purchasing, inventory management, and traceability systems.
• Maintain and utilize the ZDHC Chemical Inventory List (CIL) and Material Inventory List (MIL).
• Generate, interpret, and improve ZDHC InCheck performance results.
• Develop and implement an effective Chemical Management Strategy (CMS).
• Establish safe chemical storage, handling, and exposure control practices.
• Create and manage SOPs, documentation, audits, corrective actions, and training programs.
• Manage chemical waste, wastewater, and sludge in compliance with environmental requirements.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for non-conformities.
• Calculate VOC emissions and utilize the ZDHC Air Emissions Module.
• Understand and report Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions using ZDHC tools.

Prerequisite

Learners should have any one of the following to sign up for this course:

• Chemical Management Fundamentals course certificate
• Chemical Management Fundamentals Exam only certificate
• Valid certificate of any one of the following courses:
  • CMS TIG Training
  • CMS TIG Refresher Training
  • Top 10 Best practices

If you do not have either of the above, you will not be accepted into the training course.