3. Health and Safety

CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING AND STORAGE

1. A  documented  master  inventory/list of chemicals and  their storage  location(s) on  the  premises is  available(3.1)

2. The  material  safety  data  sheet  (MSDS)  for  any  substance  and  chemical  used  in  the  organisation is  easily  accessible  from  where  the  chemical  is  stored  or  used.  Chemical  safety  information  and product  labels  are  available  in  the  local  languages  of  the  workers.  Labels  include  information  on hazardous  ingredients,  characteristics  and  properties  and  special  precautions  to  follow  when using,  handling  and  storing  the  chemical(3.1).

3. A documented  procedure  for  storing  chemicals  in  order  to  avoid  contact  between  incompatible chemicals  and  providing  for  secondary  containment  is  available(3.7)

4. Chemical  handling  and  storage  areas  have  immediate  access  to  an  eyewash  station  and  shower(3.1).

5. A  documented  procedure  for  proper  labelling  of  chemicals  is  available(3.7)

6. A  documented  procedure  for  the  proper  handling  and  storage  of  hazardous  waste  is  available(3.7).

7. Only  authorized  employees  handle  hazardous  waste(3.6).

8. Hazardous  waste  storage  containers  are  separated  from  ordinary  waste,  are  clearly  and properly  marked,  and are  protected  from  the  weather  and  any  fire  risks(3.1).

9. Hazardous  waste  storage  containers  are  checked  regularly  for  spills  and  secondary  containment is  provided  toprevent  direct  exposure  to  the  environment(3.1)