Flammable Liquids Checklists

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

KEY REQUIREMENTS per AS 1940 2017

• Storage NOT in proximity to heating or ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ignition sources controlled per AS 2430.3.3. <br>If volume: <br>> 100L closed containers<br>>25L decanting <br>>5L open containers, occasional use <br>>1L open containers, continuous use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers kept CLOSED when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of storage must not jeopardize escape from area e.g. not near door or stairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good housekeeping e.g. empty containers removed, no combustible waste material in area & any spillages cleaned up immediately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No incompatible chemicals allowed in proximity (refer MSDS’s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher and warning signage if > 100 Liters e.g. Danger – Flammable Liquids – No Ignition Sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solid stable storage eg cabinet, shelving or racking suitable for purpose & in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill trays or bunding to contain any leakage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) readily accessible, as required by MSDS’s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If decanting, earthing / bonding & ventilation adequate, fire extinguishers within 5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel trained in hazards & safe work procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMON REQUIREMENTS e.g. Minor Storage & Packaging Areas Updated for VIC & WHS Regs

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 421 - DG storage protected from impact e.g., barriers if vehicular traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 434 - Spill kit (e.g., AS1940 2.3.4) accessible always (could be shared with other storage areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 438 – MSDS’s readily accessible for all DG’s e.g., 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 e.g., Limited to one day’s supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Decanting only in designated bunded area or spill trays

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - All containers labelled & in approved containers e.g., per AS 1940

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Glossary

• AS - Australian Standard
  CAO - Vic DG Code of Practice
  DG's - Dangerous Goods
  L - Liters
  MSDS' - Material safety data sheets
  Pkg Grp - Packaging group, per Vic DG Regs