Chemical Storage – Good and Bad Practices

Good Practice Poor Practice

Appropriate storage and disposal requirements Chemicals are stored in random locations and
are identified from the SDS for each chemical. inappropriate containers.

SDS instructions for all chemicals stored and used SDS information is not reviewed or followed
in the facility are complied with. regarding recommendations for use and storage.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers do not Pregnant woman and nursing mothers work in
work in areas where hazardous materials are used areas with hazardous chemicals.
or there is a potential for hazardous chemical
exposure.

Warning signs and chemical handling procedures No warning signs or chemical handling procedures
are posted in chemical storage and use areas. are posted in chemical storage and use areas.

Hazardous chemicals storage areas have Access to chemicals storage areas are not
restricted access. restricted to authorized personnel.

Chemical storage areas have all the required Chemical storage areas do not have the minimum
safety features. required safety features.

A documented spill response plan is maintained The factory does not have a spill response plan or
and spill response equipment is provided in areas equipment for chemical leaks or spills.
where hazardous materials are used or stored.

Areas where chemicals are stored and handled No inspections are conducted of chemical storage
are routinely inspected to make sure they meet areas.
the requirements.
 SDS information in local language(s) of all workers SDS are not accessible in the areas where
at the factory is readily accessible in storage chemicals are used, not provided in the local
areas. The most current versions of SDS are language(s) of workers, or SDS are not properly
maintained. stored.

All primary and workplace containers have labels Labels are not clear, not provided on all chemical
that indicate the name of the chemical it contains containers, or they do not indicate the hazards of
and its hazards. Labels are in the language(s) of the chemical.
employees, readable, and in good condition.

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