Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to transport and handle chemicals
- Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
- Confirm contact phone numbers of emergency services are carried in vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire
- Confirm chemicals will be transported in a vehicle that is compliant with the relevant legislation.
- Confirm containers are secured in the tray, protected from the weather and in a sound condition to transport
- Confirm appropriate first aid kit is carried in the vehicle in case of accident, spill or fire
- Confirm transport arrangements meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the transport of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
- Obtain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) from reseller or manufacturer for all chemicals to be transported
- Transport and handle chemicals
- Store chemicals in the workplace
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
- Use appropriate storage methods as per label and Safety Data Sheet requirements and work health and safety standards
- Maintain storage area according to legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and environmental protection.
- Retain products in original containers with labels intact
- Utilise storage methods to prevent contact with people or animals and contamination of produce or the environment
- Apply correct disposal procedures for used chemical drums and storage containers as per the label and industry programs
- Dispose of unwanted and out-of-date chemicals in the appropriate manner according to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry programs
- Record storage details