Description
What is a Storage and Transport of Chemicals Procedure?
A storage and transport of chemicals procedure is a written document that outlines the legal requirements and employer obligations with regard to chemical storage systems and the transporting of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.
The procedure applies to the processes that enable safe management practices regarding storing and transporting chemicals and minimising the risks to health and safety when storing and transporting hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
What is a Hazardous Chemical?
In simple terms, a hazardous chemical is any substance that has the potential to cause harm. This includes chemicals that are flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
Hazardous chemicals can enter the body through the skin, lungs, or digestive system. They can also be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. Once in the body, they can cause a variety of health effects, ranging from mild to severe.
Some hazardous chemicals can cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Others can damage the liver, kidneys, or nervous system.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can be reduced by using less-toxic products, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety precautions when working with or around hazardous chemicals.
What is a Dangerous Good?
A dangerous good means:
- Asbestos
- Anything defined under a code as:
o Dangerous goods; or
o Goods are too dangerous to be transported.
- Contains substances that have been classified as dangerous goods.
Note: Dangerous goods are substances that can pose a risk to people, property, or the environment if they are not handled properly. The classes of dangerous goods are regulated by national and international laws, which vary depending on the type of good.
Safety Precautions for Dangerous Goods
There are also strict rules about how dangerous goods must be handled, stored and disposed of. People who work with dangerous goods must receive dangerous goods training to ensure that they are aware of the risks involved.
When handling, using, storing or transporting of dangerous goods, the following safety precautions should be followed:
- Management should research hazardous materials regulations and legal requirements for the storage and handling of dangerous goods and secure any licenses or permits that are required.
- All dangerous goods should be stored, transported and correctly labelled in accordance with the safety data sheet and statutory obligations.
- All dangerous goods should be segregated from incompatible materials to prevent cross-contamination and kept well clear of ignition sources.
- Workplace inspections should be scheduled and undertaken to ensure compliance is maintained.
- Access to work areas where bulk dangerous goods are stored and used must be restricted and personnel adequately trained on risks.
- Where dangerous goods are stored, approved placards must be placed at entrances and any other location required to meet statutory obligations.
Contents of this Storage and Transport of Chemicals Procedure
- Approval.
- Purpose.
- Scope.
- Terms and Definitions.
- Roles and Responsibilities.
- Procedures.
- Introduction.
- Placarding and Manifests.
- Notifications.
- Environmental Licensing and Compliance.
- Manifest for Emergency Services.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS’s).
- Signage.
- Bulk Containers and Storing Hazardous Chemicals.
- General.
- Bulk Containers and Tanks.
- Chemical Transportation.
- Vehicle Storage and Transport.
- Storage and Handling Systems.
- Packaging.
- Fuel Transfer.
- Personal Protective Equipment.
- Emergency Response.
- Fire Emergency Actions.
- Training.
- Separate Incompatible Goods Chart.
- Segregation Guidance for Incompatible Notes.
- Compatible Goods Guidance Notes.
- Related Procedures, Forms and Documents.
- Review Criteria.
- Record Management.
- References.
Why Choose to Buy this Storage and Transport of Chemicals Procedure
- This 16-page storage, transport and chemical safety procedure can assist you ensure the storing and transporting of chemicals is safely done and in compliance with legal obligations.
- This procedure can help ensure that chemicals in the workplace, including flammable liquids, flammable gases, and corrosive substances etc, are handled properly, manage risks and comply with work health and safety regulations, also allowing workers to manage hazardous chemicals safely and maintain safe work conditions.
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- Very easily edit and customise the template to create your own storage and transport of chemicals procedure.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the procedure.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of the size or type of organization.
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