Follow the Rules

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Follow the Rules! Presented by Karen
Lintz Director, Regulatory Services Wercs
Professional Services
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The WERCS Software

• Flexible
• Configurable
• Tailored to your needs
• System automation

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Rule Writing

• Consistent language on all MSDSs
• Consistent across all authors
• Consistent across all business units

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Rule Writing

• Efficiency
• Resource application
• Increased automation
• Liability protection

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Types of Rules

• Type A Component based
• For individual components, including weight
  percents
• Type B Phrase, value, or symbol based
• If
• Type C Multiple component based
• For two components, including weight percents
• Type D Calculation based
• Temperature conversions

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Types of Rules

• Type E Unnamed component based
• Target organs, waste codes
• Type F Regulatory tracking based
• List of chemicals
• Type G Formulation based
• RoHS compliance
• Type H Custom based programs

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Rule Type A

• Rules driven by a CAS number
• Weight percents may also be used

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Rule A

• Type E Unnamed component based
• Target organs, waste codes
• Type F Regulatory tracking based
• List of chemicals
• Type G Formulation based
• Type H Custom based programs

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Rule Type E

• Regulatory lists not driven by a CAS number
• Driven by text

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Rule Type F

• Driven by inclusion on a regulatory list
• Defined by regulation
• Defined by user
• Easy way to handle lists of chemicals

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Conclusion

• Rules increase efficiency
• Maximize resources
• Decrease errors and omissions
• Move toward automation optimization