Organic Peroxides Storage and Packaging Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

KEY REQUIREMENTS per AS 2714 – Storage & Handing Organic Peroxides

• Packages stored on surfaces resistant to attack from spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage and handling area ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage NOT in proximity to direct heat or ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage below recommended maximum storage temperature given in MSDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decanting only into clearly marked clean organic peroxide resistant containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate supply of water available for first aid and safety eyewash facility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers kept closed when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spills attended to promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMMON REQUIREMENTS e.g., Minor Storage & Packaging Areas

• Reg: 401 – Consultation with H&S Rep on risk assessment and control

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 402 – Induction, training & supervision on DG’s provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 405 – Risk assessment completed and re-done < 5 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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 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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

KEY REQUIREMENTS per AS 2714 – Storage & Handling Organic Peroxides

• Store constructed of non-combustible materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store vented at low and high level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decanting area graded to contain spills >3m clearance from other substances which may react or contaminate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sources of ignition not <3m from opening of store

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage cabinets fitted with self-closing doors and a liquid tight button

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinet located not <3m from ignition source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinet clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bunding provided with capacity for 25% of the total volume of stored organic peroxides or capacity of the layout container, whichever is larger

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks constructed of non-combustible materials >100mm clear of floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Packages not stacked on shelves >1.3m above shelf or >1.3 deep

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Packages stored <100mm to a wall, shelf or other structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Store located on the ground floor of building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment available as required by MSDS’s e.g. protective gloves, apron and face shield or goggles when decanting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Substances stored in original packages with original markings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permit to work required for maintenance work in storage area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal hygiene procedure displayed in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency plan in place in case of fire, explosion, spill or reaction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste storage facilities provided for items contaminated with organic peroxides e.g. empty containers, clothing, spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty containers neutralized per MSDS before disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire hose reel and two portable dry chemical fire extinguishers located in vicinity of storage cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Caution: The original information has been summarized to fit into this checklist and depending upon circumstances, important details may be missing. Refer to the actual legislation or code, if there is any doubt about compliance standards.