Fatal Risk Critical Control Verification - Hazardous Chemicals

• Prepared by:

• Location:

• Date:

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• Brief Description of Task/Activity

• Document Number:

• Make sure you know which Fatal Risks are present in your work area!

  

• If any fatal risk controls are not effectively implemented or maintained the task/activity should be stopped immediately and the related risks needs to be re assessed by a competent person.

Hazardous Chemicals

• These CRITICAL CONTROLS needs to be in place when handling Hazardous Chemicals

  

• Does the activity present hazardous chemical risks.

  Yes

  No

Competency

• Has the worker been trained and authorized, and does the worker understand the components of working with hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Identification of Chemicals

• Do employees understand the hazards associated with the chemical(s) they will be handling or potentially exposed to? (e.g., health hazards, chemical reactivity, flammability)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees know where to locate the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing the correct type of PPE for the task being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Handling and Storage

• Do team members know and understand the procedure to follow when unknown substance is found?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chemical compatible with the containers in which it is transferred/stored? (e.g., leaks or containment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers/pipes appropriately labeled and clearly legible? If applicable, what is the direction of flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the transfer/handling area easily accessible with proper containment measures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the contents of the delivery truck been verified? Is the delivery driver following safe loading/unloading practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances adequately stored and segregated based on SDS storage and segregation requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes or other distribution systems used for hazardous substances clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Controlled Access and Emergency Response

• Are physical controls and signage (legible) in place to prevent unauthorized access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous substances stored in designated locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees understand controlled access areas, exclusion zones, and evacuation procedures? (e.g., chemical leaks or explosives)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees understand when and how to activate Emergency Call? (e.g., fire, spill, first aid, or chemical reaction)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the team member understand immediate first aid measures (e.g., how long to eye wash/shower) when in contact with chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel knowledgeable of the monitoring and alarm systems required for the area where they are working? Do they know what to do when alarms are activated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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