could someone send me a checklist to used for an audit on chemical storage
Is there an MSDS for each substance
Is there a MSDS register for all substances
Are any of the MSDSs older than 5 years
Have staff been trained in how to identify the hazards of the substances and how to work safely with the substances.
Have staff been trained in the hazards of the substances to their health?
have staff been trained in how the substance affects the body and the potential long term affects that occur to their health
have staff been trained in the controls the organisation requires to be used for working with the substance concerned.
Are substances stored with other incompatiable substances.
Have staff been trained in how to identify the PPE required to used to work safely with the substance.
Have staff been trained in the proper care and use of the PPE to be used
Are substances seperated and segregated according to any regulatory or COP requirements?
Are the substances stores placarded if the amounts stored incur placarding requirements.
Is there a plan at the entrance to the site showing the locations and types of substances stored on the site so emergency services know where they are and what they are dealing with.
Are the labels on the containers in good condition.
Are any containers leaking or are otherwise in poor condition.
Are any legislative disposal requirements applicable to the substances, if so are the containers and waste products disposed of in accordance with those requirements.
Are staff aware they are not to decant substances into unmarked containers and leave residue in that container as someone may mistake it for a harmless substance.
Have any MSDS's been checked to ensure the substance or object eg gaskets etc contain asbestos?
Is there a list of substances which contain chemcials that are required to be notified to a regulatory authority.
Are any substances used which require health monitoring or surveillance.
What arrangements are in place to ensure exposure standards are not exceeded.
Has a risk assessment been carried out on each substance or locations where groups of substances are stored or used.
Are flammable substances used in close proximity to ignition sources
Are any substances finding their way into drains or streams?