Inner West Council - Environmental Audit Dry Cleaners

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Business Details

• Owner(s)

• Person in charge at time of inspection

• ABN

• Phone number

• Email

• Inspection report delivered via:

  Select Email to above address. Not sent. Post to subject premises.

  • Email to above address.
  • Not sent.
  • Post to subject premises.

• Inspection type:

  Select Routine. Re-inspection. Complaint.

  • Routine.
  • Re-inspection.
  • Complaint.

Procedures Conducted on Premises

• Type of procedure(s) undertaken at premises

  Select Dry Cleaning Laundering Under Ground Retention Tanks Vehicle Smash Repairs

  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundering
  • Under Ground Retention Tanks
  • Vehicle Smash Repairs

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

Ensure:

• 1. Dry cleaning machines are maintained in a proper working order at all times.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. All machines are checked regularly for leaks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Monitor & Record the quantity of PERC (perchloroethylene) used against the waste being generated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage

Ensure: Containers used to store chemicals and their waste products should be:-

• 4. All chemicals are clearly labelled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Kept separate from other chemicals and stored under cover.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Kept in a place where they cannot be knocked over and spilled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. All chemical containers are tightly sealed & chemically resistant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Kept away from drains and sewers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Kept away from heat-producing sources.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Chemicals & waste must be stored in a container spill tray ( chemically resistant polyurethane or stainless steal) or in a bunded area so that if there is a leak or spill, the waste & chemicals are contained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. The storage or bunding capacity must be large enough to hold the full volume (100%) of the chemicals or waste liquids being stored at the premises.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spillage Response

Ensure:

• 12. Ensure all staff handling PERC (perchloroethylene) have completed the PERC licence course.<br>(This course is offered through Dry Cleaning Institute of Australia or TAFE)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Clearly have displayed copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for PERC (perchloroethylene).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Have occupational health & safety clean-up plans for leaks & spills.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Have a maintained spill kit or kits on the site near machines & chemical / waste storage areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. All staff trained in use of spill kits and where kits are stored.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Handling & Disposal

Ensure:

• 17. Handling of chemicals / waste are dealt with according to occupational health & safety guidelines.<br>( Company supplying chemicals can provide a MSDS outlining these procedures)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Disposal of PERC (perchloroethylene) waste to be removed by an approved waste transporter and taken to an EPA- licensed facility. Receipts to be kept and shown when requested by Authorised Officer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Comments:

• Further action required:

  Select Nil - Premises satisfactory. No reinspection required - ensure all abovementioned non compliances are attended to prior to next routine inspection. Reinspection 24 hours. Reinspection 7 days. Reinspection 14 days. Reinspection 28 days. Reinspection 60 days. Reinspection 90 days. Reinspection 180 days. Warning letter. Abatement /Direction Other. SEE INSPECTION NOTES.

  • Nil - Premises satisfactory.
  • No reinspection required - ensure all abovementioned non compliances are attended to prior to next routine inspection.
  • Reinspection 24 hours.
  • Reinspection 7 days.
  • Reinspection 14 days.
  • Reinspection 28 days.
  • Reinspection 60 days.
  • Reinspection 90 days.
  • Reinspection 180 days.
  • Warning letter.
  • Abatement /Direction
  • Other. SEE INSPECTION NOTES.

• Inspection NOTES:

• Business Owner/Operator

  Sign

• Authorised Council Environmental Health Officer

  Sign

• Authorised Council Environmental Health Officer's phone number

  Select Michael Hendry 9367 9076 Donna Clements 9367 9073

  • Michael Hendry 9367 9076
  • Donna Clements 9367 9073