Chemicals - Handling and Use SWMS
This SWMS covers chemical handling and use from reviewing requirements and receiving stock through storage, preparation, application, spill response and disposal.
Activities covered include
- Review chemical requirements
- Decant and transfer chemicals
- Clean up, dispose of waste and review close-out
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers chemical handling and use from reviewing requirements and receiving stock through storage, preparation, application, spill response and disposal. It supports planning by addressing chemical reactions, exposure, releases, vapours, ignition, spills and residual stock.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review chemical requirements
- Plan the work area
- Inspect containers and equipment
- Receive and move chemicals
- Store and segregate chemicals
- Prepare chemicals for use
- Decant and transfer chemicals
- Mix and dilute chemicals
- Apply chemical products
- Manage spills and leaks
- Respond to chemical exposure emergencies
- Clean up, dispose of waste and review close-out
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses handling, storing or using chemicals.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Review chemical requirements |
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| Plan work area |
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| Inspect containers and equipment |
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| Receive and move chemicals |
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| Store and segregate chemicals |
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| Prepare for use |
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| Decant and transfer chemicals |
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| Mix and dilute chemicals |
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| Apply chemical product |
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| Manage spills and leaks |
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| Respond to exposure emergency |
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| Clean up and dispose |
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| Close out and review |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide information, training, supervision, safe systems of work, emergency arrangements and health monitoring where required.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, subject to adoption or approval in the relevant jurisdiction. The Code identifies transfer as a higher-risk activity and recommends eliminating unconfined transfer where practicable, using compatible fittings, containment, emergency shut-offs and ignition control.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks, subject to adoption or approval in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination, subject to adoption or approval in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Australian Dangerous Goods Code, where chemicals are transported by road or rail.
- AS 1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids; AS/NZS 3833: Storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods in packages and intermediate bulk containers; AS 3780: The storage and handling of corrosive substances; AS 4332: The storage and handling of gases in cylinders; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 for respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 4775 for emergency eyewash and shower equipment. Apply the standard relevant to the chemical and activity.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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