Information
-
Select your Project
-
Planned HSE Inspection - Hazardous Chemical Inspection
-
Conducted on
-
Inspection conducted by:
Hazardous Chemical Inspection
-
The hazard inspection must be conducted by a Supervisor and/or Safety and Health Representative and/or an employee, as follows:
1. For EVERY inspection requirement, indicate the item as Compliant (C), Non-Compliant (NC) or Not Applicable (N/A)
2. For every non-compliance identified, provide the location and a description in the comments section. Note: Include positive comments on section. Note: Include positive comments on compliance, not just negatives
3. Enter defects or non-compliances in the applicable site registers, i.e. electrical equipment defects must be entered into the Electrical Register
4. At inspection completion, discuss the non-conformances with the Area Superintendent and determine an action, completion date and responsible person - enter this in the agreed actions section of this form
5. Forward the completed inspection to the Safety Department
6. The Safety Department is to check that ALL identified non-conformances for that month have been corrected and or entered into INX.
MSDS and ChemAlert (* Randomly inspect four (4) MSDS sheets for the purpose of these inspection points)
-
MSDS and Chemalert Cabinet / Storage Location
MSDS Folders / Chemalert
-
Enter MSDS Folders / Chemalert Location
-
Take photo of MSDS folder at storage location / MSDS sheet auditing
-
Is the location of MSDS files clearly marked and accessible?
-
Is there a nominated person to keep the MSDS file current?
-
Does the MSDS file provide information on the health hazards associated with the use and handling of substances?
-
Does the MSDS file provide information on the environmental hazards associated with the use, storage, handling and disposal of substances?
-
Does the MSDS file describe the identity, chemical and physical properties of substances?
-
Is an MSDS available for each hazardous substance used or produced in the workplace? (Randomly check)
-
Have personnel been audited, at random, for knowledge of location, purpose and use of MSDS?
-
Does ChemAlert report any breaches in allowable limits for any Hazardous Substances on site?
Gas Cylinders
-
Gas Cylinder Storage Location / Area
Gas Storage Location
-
Enter Location of Gas Storage Area
-
Are oxy/acetylene cylinders in use properly secured?
-
Are pressure reducing regulators and flash back arrestors fitted on all cylinders and hand pieces prior to use?
-
Are all oxy/acetylene hoses in use in good order (not perished)?
-
Are reserve cylinders of oxy/acetylene stored separately and secured upright, 3 metres apart (unless separated by a fire separation wall)?
-
Are all oxy/acetylene cylinders on trolleys chained and secured?
Storage Areas
-
Hazardous Chemical Storage Areas
Storage Areas
-
Location of Storage Area
-
Take Photo of Storage Area
-
Is refrigerant gas information recorded?
-
Are correct hazchem signs ("Acetylene", "Flammable Gas", "Oxygen", “Oxidising Gas") in place?
-
Are chemicals and flammable liquids stored in a safe area or in a safety cabinet and correctly sign posted?
-
Is there any evidence of spills/stains outside the storage area?
-
Do the storage areas have adequate ventilation?
-
Are PPE requirements signposted?
-
Has appropriate temperature control been implemented if required?
-
Are containers holding liquids clearly labelled?
-
Incompatible substances are not stored together?
-
Are containers holding liquids of an appropriate type and in good condition?
-
Is all waste being disposed of as per MSDS/Controlled Waste requirements?
-
Are appropriate fire extinguishers in place, charged, in date and accessible?
-
Are alarm systems in the storage areas serviced on a regular basis?
-
Does the site Emergency Response Plan cover emergencies involving hazardous substances?
Sign Off
-
Person conducting inspection:
