Title Page
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Signature
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HSS Sub-Department
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Location/ Area
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Area Supervisor
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Signature
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Relevant Documentation
General Information
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Describe storage location (e.g. flammables cabinet; or, storeroom with metal: shelving)
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Describe the condition of the storage area/unit? (Is there rust or spills, do the doors close properly, is there any noticeable damage, is it stable?)
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Is the area/unit bunded?
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Is bunding required?
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Is the surrounding area clean and tidy?
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Are there any safety hazards accessing or obtaining the chemicals?
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Where is PPE for these chemicals kept?
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Is the PPE well maintained?
Chemical Cabinets Only (Minor Stores)
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Note there is some provision for latitude depending upon specifications of site and storage contents
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Storage in area/workshops indoors: < 850L per 250m2 of floor space?
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Distance between dangerous goods cabinets is 10m (is floor space large enough)?
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Distance between flammable liquid cabinets (250L) is 20m (indoor) or 15m out door)?
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Distance between other combustible materials (e.g. rags, paper, leaf litter) is 5m
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Is there a manifest of the contents with the cabinet?
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Are SDS's present and valid within 5 years from date of issue?
Compressed Gas Cylinder Stores Only
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Is there adequate separation of DG classes
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Do cylinders have restraints?
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Are the restraints suitable?
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Are the cylinders protected from solar radiation and heat?
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Any other comment on the store?
Emergency Information
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Is suitable 1st Aid Kit near by?
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Is Access/ Egress to the storage location clear of obstacles?
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Is there an eyewash station(s) easily accessed from the storage location?
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Check that Station(s) are working appropriately
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Is there a safety shower easily accessed from the storage location?
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Check that Station(s) are working appropriately
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Is there a fire extinguisher(s) easily accessed from the storage location? (Check in date & suitable for the area)
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Is there spill control material accessible nearby & stocked appropriately
Signage and Placarding
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Is there a dangerous goods sign?
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Is there a ‘No Smoking sign’?
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Is there a ‘No Ignition Sources’ sign?
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Is there a Hazchem sign? (placard)
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Are there any other safety or warning signs?
Feedback
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Positives
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Improvement Opportunities
