Chemical Storeroom Checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Campus

• Mt Albert

• Waitakere

Chemical Storeroom

• 114-3013

• 114-4020

• 510-2007

1.Background information

• Have you read the last audit report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No outstanding H&S issues and/or corrective actions arising from previous audits of this chemical storeroom that have not been addressed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Emergency

• Emergency contact numbers are clearly displayed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Chemicals

3.1 Labelling of chemicals

• Chemicals in use or storage labelled clearly and unambiguously

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All label removed or completely covered from containers no longer in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labels on secondary containers - identity,hazard warning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals dated at receipt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals dated when opened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Peroxide forming chemicals dated when received and opened, tested after 6 months and considered waste by 1 year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2 Chemical Storage

3.2.1 Storage on open shelves

• Containers are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are securely closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All containers are <5kg or 5L

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Liquids stored separately from solids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large and heavy containers stored on lower shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosives stored below eye level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The shelving is resistant to the chemicals that are stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carriers available for large containers (>2L)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2.2 Storage in fire-proof cabinets

• Flammable chemical storage does not exceed maximum allowable quantity<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incompatible chemicals stored in the same cabinet have separate spill containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No materials or chemicals stored on top of cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals in cabinet properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names of chemicals stored in cabinet displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The self-closing mechanisms of the door are operating correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2.3 Storage in acid cabinet

• Corrosive chemical storage does not exceed maximum allowable quantity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals in cabinet properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names of chemicals stored in cabinet displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No materials or chemicals stored on top of cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Chemical Waste Management

• Hazardous waste is clearly labelled with waste description, biohazard symbols if required and date produced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wastes are stored in "fit for purpose" containers that are able to withstand storage conditions and transport

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical Wastes are disposed of regularly and volumes are kept to a minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are cleaned prior to Recycling or disposal<br>- triple rinsed with labels and lids removed before placement in the bottle and can recycling bins<br>- containers with oily or persistent residues are washed with detergent and labels removed before placing in the bottle and can recycling bins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Environment

5.1 Lighting & Ventillation

• Lighting levels are sufficient ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights are working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is sufficient to prevent build up of offensive odours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.2 Floors

• The area is free of the trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The floor surface is even ( no cracks or holes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Housekeeping

• Floor is clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Buildup of dust/chemicals on shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clutter free shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical cabinets clean ( no spills or dust etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no odours or smoke in area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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