Chemical Handling, Storage and Disposal Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Client / Site

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

• Description of worksite activities

• List hazardous chemicals and substances that are handled, stored and disposed of

PEOPLE

• Are all workers trained in safe procedures when working with hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees wearing appropriate PPE?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees aware of emergency procedures in case of an accident involving hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees aware of the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees follow safe handling instruction of hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees wash their hands before and after handling chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING AREA

• Is there an exhaust fan or open window for adequate ventilation, when using hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye-wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit doors unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical spill kits available with instructions on how to use them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location, and are they adequate for emergencies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HANDLING

• Are all chemical containers clearly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Are all chemical container lids tightly sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemical containers free from dents and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all packaging free from leakage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical substances held in their original container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE

• Are hazardous chemicals stored properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access limited to authorized personnel only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the location and design of the chemical storage rooms and cabinets pass standard regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an accurate inventory for the chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are minimum quantities of chemicals stored in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stored liquid chemicals in a suitable bund?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is illumination sufficient?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate fire extinguishers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DISPOSAL

• Are waste chemicals labeled as waste and stored in a suitable location until final disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are facilities available for different chemical waste streams (solid waste, liquid waste)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins clearly marked with their waste stream?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers tightly closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard operating procedures established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a dedicated sink for acceptable liquid waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sink clearly marked up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are “Hazardous Waste” signs in place and clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste chemicals disposed of promptly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all waste containers stored in waste storage area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records kept of the chemicals disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Any other observations or recommendations

• Overall assessment

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Inspector's Name and Signature

  Sign