Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Element 1: Identification of Hazardous Chemicals

  • Have all hazardous chemicals stored on site been identified?

  • Findings & corrective actions

  • Have the risk assessments been completed for hazardous chemicals stored on site and are the risk assessments reviewed periodically for currency?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have risk assessment controls been implemented?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have risk assessment controls been implemented?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Does the workplace have a central hazardous chemical register, listing the hazardous chemicals used at the workplace?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have quantities been determined? If quantities exceed scheduled amounts, has a manifest been established and other requirements met, such as, Notification, Placards, and emergency provisions?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 2: Safety Data sheets (SDS)

  • Have SDS's been obtained for hazardous chemicals that are stored on site?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are SDS's readily accessible to people who handle and store the hazardous chemical register?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are workers aware of the location of the SDS's and hazardous chemical register?

  • Findings &corrective actions.

Element 3: Storage and Handling

  • Are there written procedures for the storage of new chemicals to the workplace?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are the written procedures readily accessible and understood by workers?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have the hazardous chemicals been segregated in accordance with the Australian Standards, such as distances and chemical classes?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have ignition sources been identified and isolated from hazardous chemicals?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are hazardous chemicals packaged correctly with stable foundations and support?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are cylinders (bottles) stored upright and secured?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are combustible and explosive materials properly stored / disposed of?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Has the site established adequate security measures to prevent unauthorised access?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Has an inspection program been established, which monitors control of hazardous chemicals at the site?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are hazardous chemicals disposed of appropriately? Are there written procedures for this this which, comply with environmental laws?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have adequate controls been provided for ventilation and thermal conditions, such as the atmosphere and excessive heat / cold?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is airborne monitoring required in the workplace? If yes, has this been scheduled and a competent person appointed to undertake testing?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 4: Signage and Labelling

  • Is there adequate signage around the workplace relating to control of chemical risks, such as emergencies, personal protective equipment and warning signs?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have outer warning signs been displayed, such as ' HAZCHEM', for chemicals stored over the scheduled amount?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are containers of hazardous chemicals adequately labelled, including decanted or mixed pallets?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is pipe work containing dangerous goods clearly marked?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 5: Training

  • Has a training needs analysis (TNA) for workers that handle and store hazardous chemicals been established?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Has the training plan or TNA been implemented or have other training program's been provided?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Was the training in a language or manner appropriate to the people?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are workers aware of the organisation's reporting structure including procedures for reporting of hazards and incidents?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is health surveillance necessary? If yes, have these been scheduled and a competent person appointed to do checks under the supervision of amortised medical staff.

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 10: Emergency Preparedness

  • Have emergency procedures been established and documented?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Have extinguishers been tested and tagged, are they appropriate for the material stored?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are signs indicating specific use of the fire extinguishers in place?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is there easy access to fire fighting equipment?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is there an evacuation plan displayed and designated muster points?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are personnel aware of if the muster points?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Do regular emergency evacuation drills take place?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are deficiencies in the emergency drill discussed, reviewed and resolved?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are qualified fire wardens identified and displayed?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are management aware of notifiable incident reporting requirements?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 7: First Aid

  • Are first aid kits readily available?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are they current and adequately stocked?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are eye wash stations readily accessible and clearly displayed?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are qualified first aides indent infield and displayed?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 8: Spill Management

  • Area there written procedures for chemical spill management?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is there easy access to spill kits?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are spill kits regularly maintained and free of rubbish?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is the spill material able to contain hazardous chemicals that are not compatible?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is the spill material disposed of in accordance with the environmental requirements?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 9: Transport

  • Are the workers aware of the transport segregation requirements when dispatching hazardous Chemicals?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are the appropriate transporting documents reviewed and provided to the drivers for hazardous Chemicals?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are more than 500 litres or kilograms of one class of hazardous chemicals been transported? Note: Driver may require a dangerous goods license.

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are the hazardous chemical packages, labelled and secured before transport?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are the hazardous chemicals arriving on the Bunzl sites checked prior to accepting the products?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is there a process implemented, when there is no documentation accompanying the chemicals

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is the vehicle required to display placards?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Is this checked prior to the vehicle departing the site?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are the drivers aware of Emergency Response Plans, if an incident was to happen?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

  • Are there written procedures for chemical spill management, when transporting chemicals?

  • Findings & corrective actions.

Element 10: Other Issues or Hazards Identified

  • Insert comments only where applicable.

  • Add media

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