The Substance Risk Summary (SRS) is designed to help companies easily monitor risks by providing a summarised version of the safety information for a substance. An SRS is generated automatically from a substance's Safety Data Sheet (SDS), offering a quick reference for workers and safety managers.
The feature must be activated before use. To enable it, contact support@sevron.co.uk or book a Feature Activation Call. Book a Call Now.
Substance Risk Summary (SRS) Sample PDF
Key Benefits of the SRS
Quick Access to Risk Information: Provides a simplified overview of a substance's hazards and control measures.
QR Code Integration: Allows instant access to the full Safety Data Sheet via mobile devices.
Always Current: The summary updates automatically whenever an SDS update is accepted.
Creating a Substance Risk Summary
Substance Risk Summaries are created automatically — there is no separate step. When an SDS is added to your library, its Substance Risk Summary is added at the same time.
Note: Substance Risk Summaries are generated from the SDS and cannot be edited. Users can add unlimited SDSs and Substance Risk Summaries, and they do not affect your assessment limit.
Viewing a Substance Risk Summary
In the Substances area, users can view a Substance Risk Summary when they:
Search a substance in the MSDS Library Search.
Click Actions on a substance in the Approved Substance List or Substance Inventory.
View the Substance Details page.
Keeping the Summary Up to Date
The SRS always reflects the current version of its SDS:
When an SDS update is accepted, the linked Substance Risk Summary updates automatically to match.
The Created On date updates when the SDS update is accepted.
The Review Date on the summary reads On Next SDS Update.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create a Substance Risk Summary?
No. One is generated automatically for every SDS in your library. There is no manual add step.
Can I edit a Substance Risk Summary?
No. It is generated from the SDS and cannot be edited. If you need a summary that covers a specific task, publish a COSHH Assessment Summary instead.
How many Substance Risk Summaries can I have?
As many as you have SDSs — there is currently no limit, and they do not affect your assessment limit.
What happens when the SDS is updated?
When you accept the SDS update, the Substance Risk Summary updates automatically to match and its Created On date is refreshed.
Where does the QR code go?
To the substance's Safety Data Sheet. QR codes on the summary are accessible to all users.
Who can see Substance Risk Summaries?
All Substance Risk Summaries are linked to their SDS, so they are visible to users with access to the Substance Inventory area. Once the feature is activated, Super Users can enable it for their members.
How is an SRS different from a COSHH Assessment Summary?
A Substance Risk Summary is based on the SDS and describes the substance itself, with no task details. A COSHH Assessment Summary is based on a COSHH Assessment and covers how the substance is used in a specific task.
Does the summary replace my Safety Data Sheet?
No. It is a quick reference for the substance's hazards. The full SDS remains your detailed record, and the QR code links straight to it.
For any issues or questions during the activation or enabling process, feel free to reach out to support@sevron.co.uk