Hazardous Chemical Storage Handling and Disposal Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers the identification, receiving, storage, handling, movement, spill response and disposal of hazardous chemicals. It supports planning and risk management by addressing containment, compatibility, exposure, equipment condition, waste and ongoing review of controls.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Identifying chemicals, safety data, incompatibilities, health effects and emergency actions
• Receiving, transferring and decanting hazardous chemicals
• Selecting storage locations and separating incompatible chemicals
• Inspecting container condition, labels, seals and storage housekeeping
• Moving chemical containers using appropriate internal handling methods
• Using pumps, transfer lines, hoses, valves and ventilation systems
• Managing routine exposure to vapours, mists, fumes, dusts and splashes
• Responding to spills, leaks, fire, toxic atmospheres and evacuation needs
• Storing chemical waste and managing collection, changeover and disposal
• Inspecting controls, training workers and reviewing defects or ongoing exposure

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses that store, handle, transfer or dispose of hazardous chemicals.

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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• 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 risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.

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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