Chemical Storage Checklist
Chemical Storage Checklist
1.1 Area is tidy and well kept 5.1 Spill kits are available and
maintained
Containers are labelled with
1.2 Adequate storage area provided 5.2 chemical name and Class
diamonds
Floor is free of obstructions and not- Chemicals are stored correctly,
1.3 slippery 5.3 segregated, bunded and separated
from all drains
Chemicals kept in appropriate
1.4 Stone, gravel, bricks if require 5.4 cabinets (no flammables in normal
refrigerators)
1.5 Can be opened from the inside 5.5 All shelving is compatible with
without a key chemicals stored
Is there appropriate secondary
1.6 Storage 50 feet far flammable source 5.6 containment to prevent the spread
of major spills?
Chemicals are stored in completely
2- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5.7 separate storage rooms from gas
cylinders
2.1 Written procedures posted 5.8 Are all containers free from leaks or
damage?
Extinguisher of appropriate type easily
2.2 accessible (not closer than 1 meter to 5.9 Chemical quantities kept to minimum
fume cupboard)
2.7 Alarm can be heard in the area (if Ready access to eyewashes and
6.3
applicable) emergency showers