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Location
Storage and Use
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Are chemicals and hazardous materials stored and secured to prevent unauthorised use and access?
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Are the chemicals in appropriate containers and clearly labelled?
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Are chemicals and hazardous materials stored in an approved cabinet?
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Does the location and design of the chemical storage rooms and cabinets pass standard regulation?
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Is there an accurate inventory for the chemicals?
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Are all chemical containers clearly labelled and tightly sealed?
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Have you identified any hazardous chemicals for which you have to provide health monitoring?
Waste
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Are waste chemicals labelled as waste and stored in a suitable location until disposed?
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Are facilities available for different chemical waste streams (solid and liquid)?
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Are hazardous waste signs in place and clearly visable?
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Are records kept of the chemicals disposed of?
Training
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Are all workers trained in safe procedures when working with hazardous chemicals?
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Are employees aware of emergency procedures in case of an accident involving hazardous chemicals?
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Are all employees aware of the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)?
Safety
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Are employees wearing appropriate PPE?
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Do employees follow safe handling instruction of hazard chemicals?
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Do employees wash their hands before and after handling chemicals?
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Is there an exhaust fan or open window for adequate ventilation when using hazardous chemicals?
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Is the fan and window operational?
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Are eye-wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled?
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Are chemical spill kits available with instructions on how to use them?
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Are the kits fully laden?
