Regulations contain
specific handling and storage requirements for chemicals depending upon their
hazards.
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· TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
Any container used for storing a hazardous substance must be
designed, constructed and maintained to hold the substance adequately. To
determine whether the container is adequate, consult the MSDS and information
provided by the supplier, and ensure the following: there is a way to detect a
leak easily, there’s nothing in the location where the container is stored that
would react with the substance, there is spill containment, and the container
will not corrode from exposure to the hazardous
substance.
Where a container
is to be reused, it must be cleaned thoroughly. (Occupational Safety General
Regulations 44/99, 36 – 37)
When a hazardous
substance is used in quantities that are sufficient to harm a worker if
spilled, ensure only working quantities are available in the work area (Occupational Safety General Regulations
44/99, 41)
Only compatible
substances may be stored together. (Occupational Safety General Regulations
44/99, 39)
If incompatible materials are stored in a location where an opportunity for accidental or uncontrolled contact may occur, the incompatible materials shall be segregated and separated by a barrier designed, constructed and maintained to prevent contact between the incompatible materials. (Dangerous Goods Management Regulations 56/95, 7)
The area should be protected from weather elements, secured from public entry, prominently
identified as an area where waste dangerous goods are stored, contain emergency
spill equipment, and have spill containment so spills aren’t released to the
environment. There should also be staff who are trained in spill response.
(Dangerous Goods Management Regulations 56/95, 8)
Provide an
emergency eyewash (and/or emergency shower, depending upon the circumstances)
if there is a risk that a worker’s skin or eyes may be acutely affected by
corrosive or hazardous substances. Design, install, inspect, test, maintain,
and operate the eyewash in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
(Occupational Safety General Regulations 44/99, 23)
Containers of
compressed gas must be handled properly as follows:
·
Ensure that a
valve that is approved for one gas is not used for another.
·
Ensure that
hose lines used for conveying oxygen or flammables have threads that comply
with ANSI/CGA V-1-1994 ANSI Compressed Gas Association Standard for Compressed
Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections.
·
Store
cylinders in groups by type of gas, keep full and empty cylinders separate,
keep cylinders a safe distance from heat, secure cylinders to protect them from
falling.
·
Never roll
cylinders on their sides, lift with a magnet, or handle roughly.
·
Ensure
cylinder is upright, and has a protective cap during transport. (Occupational
Safety General Regulations 44/99, 45 - 49)
Flammable liquids must be dispensed from an approved dispensing unit into an approved portable container. (Class I Flammable Liquid Portable Container Regulation 4/72, 3)
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
Employees who ship or receive dangerous goods, or directly supervise a person who ships or receives dangerous goods must have a TDG training certificate and must show it to an inspector immediately on request. (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation, 6.8)
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