Chemical Handling Storage and Disposal Checklist

Inspection

Description of worksite activities

List hazardous chemicals and substances that are handled, stored and disposed of

People

Are all workers trained in safe procedures when working with hazardous chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all employees wearing appropriate PPE

YES
NO
N/A

Are all employees aware of emergency procedures in case of an accident involving hazardous chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

Are all employees aware of the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)

YES
NO
N/A

Do employees follow safe handling instruction of hazardous chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

Do employees wash their hands before and after handling chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

Working Area

Is there an exhaust fan or open window for adequate ventilation, when using hazardous chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

Are eye-wash fountains and safety showers provided in areas where corrosive chemicals are handled

YES
NO
N/A

?Is the working area clean and tidy

YES
NO
N/A

?Are exit doors unobstructed

YES
NO
N/A

Are chemical spill kits available with instructions on how to use them

YES
NO
N/A

Are respirators stored in a convenient, clean and sanitary location, and are they adequate for emergencies

YES
NO
N/A

Handling

?Are all chemical containers clearly labeled

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all chemical container lids tightly sealed

YES
NO
N/A

Are all chemical containers free from dents and in good working condition

YES
NO
N/A

?Is all packaging free from leakage

YES
NO
N/A

?Are chemical substances held in their original container

YES
NO
N/A

Storage

?Are hazardous chemicals stored properly

YES
NO
N/A

?Is access limited to authorized personnel only

YES
NO
N/A

Does the location and design of the chemical storage rooms and cabinets pass standard regulations

YES
NO
N/A

?Is there an accurate inventory for the chemicals

YES
NO
N/A

?Are minimum quantities of chemicals stored in the work area

YES
NO
N/A

?Are stored liquid chemicals in a suitable bund

YES
NO
N/A

?Is illumination sufficient

YES
NO
N/A

?Are signs clearly displayed

YES
NO
N/A

?Are aisles unobstructed

YES
NO
N/A

?Are appropriate fire extinguishers available

YES
NO
N/A

Disposal

Are waste chemicals labeled as waste and stored in a suitable location until final disposal

YES
NO
N/A

Are facilities available for different chemical waste streams (solid waste, liquid waste)

YES
NO
N/A

?Are bins clearly marked with their waste stream

YES
NO
N/A

?Are containers tightly closed

YES
NO
N/A

Are standard operating procedures established and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills

YES
NO
N/A

?Is there a dedicated sink for acceptable liquid waste

YES
NO
N/A

?Is the sink clearly marked up

YES
NO
N/A

?Are “Hazardous Waste” signs in place and clearly visible

YES
NO
N/A

?Are waste chemicals disposed of promptly

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all waste containers stored in waste storage area

YES
NO
N/A

?Are records kept of the chemicals disposed of

YES
NO
N/A

Completion

Any other observations or recommendations

Overall assessment

Complaint
Non-Complaint