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The top and bottom of it is that all organisations have a legal responsibility to ensure that their wasteisstoredand disposed of correctly
protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves etc. should always be worn whilst handling such hazardous materials. All personnel dealing with these types of chemicals should be aware where the safety equipment such as eyewash stations and safety showers are located. Other data found on the MSDS gives information about associated hazards with specific chemicals. You should make yourself aware of the related hazards associatedwiththe chemicals that are stored within your place of work and make sure that they are stored in the most appropriate storage area. When making the decision where to store them, there are various points that you should consider. Firstly, what are the flammability characteristics of the substance? If it is known to be flammable, then it should be stored in a flame proof cabinet. Will the chemical react with water? Is it
an oxidiser? Will the chemical fuel a fire? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you should ensure that it is stored in isolation away from any water source in sealed containers. How corrosive is the substance? If it is corrosive, then this should be considered when choosing a storage system for it. Check to see how toxic the chemical is.
If it is toxic, then its storage area should be located where it will not get knocked over in the event of an accident. In some situations, a chemical may have
a few of the above characteristics; if this is the case, then it should be stored to cover all eventualities.
Storage rules: • Keep a record of the date that the chemical was obtained, as it is also worth remembering that generally, chemicals over three years old become ‘out of code’ and become illegal to possess
• Hazardous waste can only be stored at the place where it is produced, temporarily, for no longer than twelve months. Permanent storage requires a permit as it is classed as landfill Remember that the longer you store hazardous waste the more risk there is of corrosion, spillages etc.
• Keep an up to date list of what chemicals are on site
• Create a specific storage area for 136 l PC APRIL/MAY 2014
chemical with the appropriate safety equipment located nearby. This should be located in a quiet area without a lot of foot or vehicular traffic. It should be a cool and dry store with emergency telephone numbers easily visible
• Ensure that the storage area is within the work area
• Ensure that the storage is identified with appropriate hazard markings
• Ensure that each product stored is identified
• Ensure flammable substances are stored appropriately and in a quantity that does not exceed 60 gallons in the store. Only 10 gallons can be stored outside a store or in an approved refrigerator unit
• Do not store chemicals above eye level • Chemicals stored on the floor should be in two containers
• Ensure than shelving is appropriate so that items cannot fall off
• All storage containers used should have well-fitting lids
• Avoid storing chemicals in alphabetical order, store like chemicals together
Ensure that all containers are packaged correctly and that it is being disposed of correctly at a registered site. The disposal site must hold an environmental permit or exemption permit. Once the waste is collected from your organisation, paperwork relating to that specific waste will be sent with it. This is known as a consignment note. It is imperative that this paperwork is accurate and it remains with the waste at all times. It acts like a chain of evidence as to when the waste was collected and where it has been since.
The consignment note has 5 parts:- • Part A – The Producer details • Part B – The Waste details • Part C – The Carrier details • Part D – The Producer declaration • Part E – The Details of waste acceptance
If the registered carrier completes the consignment note on your behalf, you have a responsibility to check that it is correct. The consignment note has three copies. One is kept by the organisation producing the waste, one is kept by the registered carrier and one is kept by the site that receives the waste for disposal. This paperwork must be kept for three years once the waste has been removed. In 2012, the Health and safety Executive
were stripped of any Government funding which means that they are now having to self-finance. In October 2012, they launched a new ‘Fee for Intervention scheme.’ This gives them authority to visit sites at random and, if they find anything wrong, no matter how small, they charge for their time at £124 per hour. On top of this charge, they give the customer between 21-28 days to correct the problem. One thing that they are keen to look at is the Chemical Store. So, as you can see, holding revoked chemicals and having a visit could amount to a large bill! By gettingaregisteredfirmintodealwithany unwanted/revoked chemicals could mean there is nothing to worry about when the HSE come to visit. It is essential that you know what your responsibilities are when dealing with hazardous waste. For further information contact
Chem Clear on 07436 077304 or email:
info@chemclearltd.co.uk
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