Corrosive Substances Packaging and Storing Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Definition of Minor Storage – for all premises, other than residential:
  
  Total quantity <250L or <1000L PG III, per Table 1 AS 3780 – The Storage & Handling of Corrosive Substances
  
  Shape Note: If quantity greater than Minor Storage above refer to Part B – Package Storage (page 2).

KEY REQUIREMENTS per AS 3780

• Supply of water available nearby e.g. for personal or area decontamination

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in storage and handling areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage NOT in proximity to sources of heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers kept closed when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers stored in a way to avoid spillage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers not kept near incompatible substances (Refer MSDS’s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage surface is resistant to damage, if a spill occurs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers appropriate for use and clearly labelled e.g. Class 8 diamond

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available as required by MSDS’s.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All spills or leaks cleaned up immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All corrosive contaminated wastes are correctly disposed of, per MSDS e.g. neutralized prior to disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMON REQUIREMENTS e.g. Minor Storage & Packaging Areas

• Reg: 413 - Unauthorized access prevented e.g. site or departmental access controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 421 - DG storage protected from impact eg barriers if vehicular traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 434 - Spill kit accessible at all times (could be shared with other storage areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 438 – MSDS’s readily accessible for all DG’s eg in vicinity of use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 442 - Register of DG’s maintained & up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COP 39.3 - Quantity of DG’s kept to minimum required eg. Limited to one week’s supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Decanting only in designated bunded area or spill trays

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Any recent incidents involving DG’s? If so please specify

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Definition of Package Storage: per Clause 1.4.16 AS 3780 – The Storage & Handling of Corrosive Substances >250L of corrosives in individual packages and not exceeding 250L each Note: See Part A (page 1) for Glossary &” additional requirements, per Vic. DG Regulations & Code”

KEY REQUIREMENTS per AS 3780

• Store located on the ground floor of building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store has at least 2 exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aisles in store kept clear at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store and shelving constructed with corrosion-resistant materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stock regularly inspected for signs of spills or leaks, and repackaged if necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minor spills or leakage on floor, walls or racks treated to neutralize and decontaminate surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All partially opened or used packages are clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All empty containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty containers still having corrosive substance label, to be treated as if they contain corrosives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decanting area sealed and drained to bund

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation in store and decanting areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting appropriate and sufficient to read all labels, signs and package markings in the work area where corrosives are stored and handled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bunding provided with capacity either for 25% of the total volume of stored corrosives or capacity of the largest container, whichever is larger

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Packages stored so that they cannot fall or spill outside the bunded area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks or shelving designed and constructed to prevent pooling or accumulation of liquid except where designed as spill trays or compounds.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rack layout provides clear passage for escape of personnel e.g aisle width at least 1.2m wide

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If packages stored in stacks, they cannot collapse or cause bottom layers to crush & damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage and handling areas where flammable gases may be generated e.g. lead acid battery charging stations, have equipment appropriate for those hazardous gases e.g. flame proof electrics

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a safety shower & eye wash station within 10m, but not nearer than 2m where corrosives are opened.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water provided for washing hands and appropriate PPE provided where packages opened e.g. decanting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stores designed so that emergency services can attend without endangering emergency personnel e.g. adequate access routes & fire protection equipment, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A