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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Conduct a review of all chemicals used and stored on your worksite and verify that:
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They are all recoreded in the ChemAlert database
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Stock quantities are being managed by the chemical co-ordinator for red and amber chemicals
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TRA's are developed for the work that needs to be undertaken using the chemical
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All chemicals are durably labelled
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They are stored in dedicated areas that are fit for purpose
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Appropriate PPE is available for use for all people who need to handle the chemicals
Verify that placarding (dangerous goods diamond) is displayed when dangerous goods ammounts exceed placarding quantities:
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On or adjacent to each container for bulk storage
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At the entrance to any build which the dangerous goods are stored
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Within a building at the entrance to each room or other closed or walled section of the building of which the dangerous goods are stored
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Adjacent to any external storage area where the dangerous goods are stored
When dangerous goods are stored and handled at quantities that exceed manifest quantities verify that:
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WoirkSafe have been notified
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Manifests are stored in specifically designed emergency information boxes at designated entrances of each premise
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An emergency response plan is developed, implemented and maintained
Verify that regular workplace inspections:
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Include chemical storage areas
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Involve the person with control over the chemical storage area
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Are recorded in IRIS
Undertake chemical stocktake and ensure:
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All chemicals rated as amaber or red in the storage area are on the chemalert stock report
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The maximum quantities of each amber and red chemical on the ChemAlert stock report are correct and don't exceed manifest quantities
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Any storage incompatibilities are identified and appropriately managed
