3. 3
This module contains not only a little
bit more legislation and regulation,
but also the best practice advice to
ensure that chemicals are stored,
transported, handled and used safely.
In this Module we will be focusing on:
4. 4
• The Storage of Chemicals
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Signs and Signage
• Evacuation Training
5. • All chemicals should be kept off the floor
(damp/moisture can come up through
concrete, etc)
• Acids and alkalis should be kept separate at
all times.
• Liquids should not be stored above solid
substances.
• Shelving should be solid, not slatted.
• Individual substances should be stored in
their own bund trays
• Chemicals should not be stored above head-
height
Storage of Chemicals
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6. Personal Protective Equipment
• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Respiratory
Protection
• Hand/Skin
Protection
• Footwear
• Eyewash
• First aid
• Fresh water supply
• Communication
• Individual
provisions
6
7. Signs and Signage …
how well are you complying?
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• Door signs indicating the CHEMICAL NAMES
of substances inside the room.
• Chemical pipelines should be labelled with
CHEMICAL NAMES and DIRECTIONAL
ARROWS
• Injection points should be clearly indicated
• Chemical containers and bund tanks should
be clearly labelled (not just the lids!)
8. Evacuation Training
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• If there was a gas emission, it would take a
few minutes to evacuate a swimming pool.
• If you do not have enough gas respirators
for every member of staff to use, they will
have to hold their breath whilst they are
assisting in the evacuation.
• But, if they can’t hold their breath for long
enough, they could be badly affected.
9. 9
Most Fire &
Rescue Services
will need to
evacuate to at
least 400m.
Would you be
able to assist?
10. Carlton Associates Ltd (c) 2013
That is the end of Module 6
What you need to do now:
1. Return to the course page
2. Download the module update notes and save them
on your computer
3. Read through the notes
4. Print out the notes and insert them in your manual
