Chemical Application & Storage Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Biological hazards and zoonoses — Brief zoonosis risks; require covered cuts and hand hygiene. Avoid contact with stagnant water, remove bird/bat guano wet, and provide RPE where droppings are dry. Provide welfare with potable water, sealed drink containers, and maintain tetanus status for exposed staff.
• Waste and empty containers — Triple-rinse empties and add rinsate to tank; pierce/crush to prevent reuse; store waste in bunded bins for licensed collection; retain waste transfer notes; never burn or bury pesticide waste; seal contaminated absorbents and label for hazardous disposal.
• Decanting and transfer — Fit drum taps or closed-transfer; decant over trays with lidded funnels; never overfill; wipe residues and tighten caps; label decanted volumes at once; apply secondary containment under active transfers; keep absorbent pads ready; isolate the area until all containers are sealed and clean.
• Personal protective equipment — Select PPE per label: chemical-resistant gloves, coveralls, goggles/face shield and safety boots; check glove breakthrough data; change gloves regularly; provide spares; train on donning/doffing and hygiene; clean PPE after use and store separately from chemicals and food.
• Mechanical attachments — Only competent operators to fit/use attachments; verify quick-coupler locking with positive checks. Exclude people from slew/crush radius, set stable work pads, inspect hoses/guards daily, and isolate hydraulics before clearing blockages or adjustments. Keep spare pins and lanyards available.