Corrosive Acids, Alkalis and Chemical Processing Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers the handling and processing of corrosive acids, alkalis and related chemical activities. It supports teams to identify exposure, reaction, release and emergency risks when planning, transferring, storing and maintaining chemical processes.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Select chemicals and review labels, SDS information and reaction hazards
• Receive, decant and transfer chemical containers and liquids
• Mix, dilute and batch acids, alkalis and other chemicals
• Operate chemical processes, including charging, circulation and sampling
• Store and segregate corrosive chemicals
• Undertake maintenance, cleaning and line-breaking activities
• Respond to chemical spills, leaks and uncontrolled releases
• Use emergency eyewash, safety showers and first aid arrangements
• Inspect controls and support training and supervision around hazardous areas

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses handling corrosive acids, alkalis or chemical processing activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use