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CHEMICALS – EXTENSIVE AUDIT CHECKLIST
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AUDIT CHECKLIST
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PLAN / CONTROL
SELECTION
1. Have all the specific Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
been obtained and fully comprehended before the final
selection of chemical is made?
2. Has a risk assessment been carried out for all chemicals
being considered for use on this property?
3. Is there a record on the risk assessment, stating the
conclusions drawn and the hazard control measures
decided upon?
4. Is the substance, selected for each purpose or application,
the least toxic/harmful substance available?
STORAGE
5. Are chemicals stored in a properly constructed and
lockable area, which is resistant to fire and prevents
access by children and unauthorised persons?
6. Are approved and appropriate warning signs posted on the
outside of the storage area?
7. Is the chemical store adequately ventilated?
8. Is there an inventory of types and respective quantities of
Ag / Vet chemicals held on the property?
9. Does the inventory record the maximum amount of these
that are held for more than 48 hours at any one time?
10. Does the inventory include a cross-reference to the
intended usage of substance to avoid error? ie use of the
wrong substance for the job at hand
11. Are current MSDS and copies of label information held for
all hazardous substances that are used on this property?
12. Are chemicals stored in accordance with label instructions
and Material Safety Data Sheets.
13. Are all chemicals stored in their original containers?
14. Do all stored chemical containers have registered labels
that are clear and legible/
15. Is there sufficient light in the chemical store (natural or
artificial) so that chemicals can be identified and their
labels easily read?
16. Are incompatible materials stored separately from each
other?
17. Is there adequate bund around the chemical storage
location/s to contain accidental spills?
18. Are materials (for example sand or hydrated lime) and
equipment available to control and clean up spills in the
storage area?
Disclaimer: This document does not, in any way, excuse a person from doing all that is reasonable to ensure the health & safety of themselves & others. It is necessary
to check with the relevant state or territory work health & safety authority for appropriate information. Funded by NT Government Department of Business
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PLAN / CONTROL
19. Are chemical storage facilities adequately separated from
eating facilities?
20. Are chemical storage facilities adequately separated from
fuel storage facilities?
21. Is personal protective equipment clean, well maintained,
and stowed in a sealed container in a location separate to
the chemical storage area?
22. Are appropriate fire extinguishers located adjacent to the
fuel and chemical storage areas?
MIXING AND USE
23. Is ventilation adequate at the mixing site(s)?
24. Is there a Register of Use of agricultural and veterinary
chemicals, including the name of the operator and their
total exposure to each chemical?
25. Are MSDS’s for all chemicals used in the workplace
available and readily accessible to the user in the storage
and mixing area?
26. Are all tasks involving decanting, mixing and preparation
of chemical concentrates performed at a designated site?
27. Are all chemicals transported to the place of mixing in a
manner consistent with the regulations for using
hazardous substances?
28. Are the methods used when handling concentrates
sufficiently controlled to minimize risks?
29. Is the means used to control concentration ratio adequate
for all operators to understand and safely use?
30. When handling or using concentrates of toxic substances
do operators ensure that they do not work alone?
31. Is there an emergency shower located adjacent to the
chemical store and mixing area?
32. Is clean water available on all mixing sites and application
unites, for washing purposes if operators are exposed to
accidental spills or contamination?
33. Is all specified PPE for each of the chemicals used on this
property available and well maintained?
34. Is all application and spray equipment, including hoses in
good condition, with no leaks?
35. Are safety decals/warning signs on spray unit tanks, and
other equipment, legible?
36. Is chemical application equipment and spray nozzles
correctly washed and cleaned after each use?
37. Is work clothing worn when spraying chemicals washed
separately from domestic clothing?
DISPOSAL
38. Are all unwanted, and out of use date, chemicals disposed
of in a safe and responsible manner and regard the
regulations for the disposal of chemicals?
39. Are all empty chemical containers disposed of in a safe
and responsible manner and regard the regulations of the
disposal of chemicals?
SURVEILLANCE
40. Is an annual medical examination conducted for all
persons who regularly use significant quantities of
pesticides?
OTHER EMERGING HAZARDS / ISSUES
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LEGEND
First, identify and assess the risks (as indicated below) by placing a tick in the relevant area box above, then
decide on the best way to control the risk, by applying the Hierarchy of Controls.
Do something about these risks immediately. Stop task until the hazard is controlled and
ACT NOW
the risk managed.
ACT ASAP
Do something to manage these risks as soon as possible.
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Ok at the moment. Review if any work methods, procedures etc change.
PLAN / Control
Develop plan to manage these risks / note any suggestions on how the risk might be or
was managed/controlled. The hierarchy of controls can be applied here.
Elimination - remove the hazard at source
Substitution - eg. replacing one substance or activity with a less hazardous one
Isolation & Engineering - eg. installing guards on machinery
Safe Work Practices – administrative policies and procedures for safe work practice
Personal Protective Equipment - eg respirators, ear plugs
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