Procedures (as per MSDS)
- Are containers used for storing hazardous substances suitable?
(OHS&W Regulations)
- Are all chemicals stored in accordance with the material
safety data sheet(MSDS)?
- Are flammables stored in approved cabinets?
- Are chemical containers labelled to legal requirements(ie
as detailed on MSDS)?
- Are incompatible materials stored away form each other?
- Are MSDS's available for all hazardous substances used
in this area?
- Are only required type and minimum quantity of chemicals
stored?
- Are all chemicals stored in a secure area?
- Are herbicides stored away from fungicides and insecticides?
- Have spill control systems been implemented ie earth
bunds, absorbing materials etc?
- Are systems in place to ensure chemical spills are cleaned
up to prevent accidents?
- Are chemicals mixed/prepared at a designated area only?
- Is ventilation and lighting adequate at the designated
area?
- Are approved procedures in place for the disposal of
chemical containers?
- Are procedures in place for the disposal of excess chemicals
(as per MSDS)?
- Is there a procedure to warn all staff and students when
chemical spraying is being undertaken?
- Are syringes and needles used and disposed of in the
approved manner?
- Are animal carcasses, foetal remains and faeces disposed
of in the approved manner?
Equipment
- Are chemicals protected from moisture?
- Is the storage area free from extremes of temperature
and weather?
- Is the storage area resistant to fire?
- Is fire fighting equipment available?
- Is suitable personal protective equipment available and
used when mixing and using chemicals?
- Are all instruments clean and (when appropriate) sharp?
- Are sheds and yards designed to reduce the accumulation
of faecal material and urine?
Training
- Has training been provided for all users of farm chemicals?
- Are staff and students instructed in correct animal handling
procedures?
- Are staff and students instructed in recognition of signs
of illness in animals?
Hygiene
- Are adequate washing facilities available, including
soap and hot water?
- Are appropriate washing dousing facilities available in
the event of an accident?
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