Chemical Application & Storage Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• Vehicle transport of chemicals — Transport upright in bunded transit boxes secured to the load bed; keep chemicals separate from cab and welfare items; carry SDS, spill kit and drain mats; ventilate vehicle; remove stock from vehicles at shift end; never leave loaded vehicles unattended in public places.
• Underground services — Obtain current utility plans; scan with CAT/Genny and mark corridors. Issue a permit-to-dig, hand-dig trial holes to confirm depth/route, and use insulated tools near LV. Set exclusion zones, brief all staff, and stop work immediately if warning tape or anomalies are found.
• Fuel and oil handling — Set a cool, ventilated refuel area with drip trays; use funnels or quick-fill spouts and spill kits. Stop engines, no smoking, earth portable tanks, and store fuels in UN-approved bunded containers. Label clearly, keep SDS accessible, train staff, and record any spill responses.
• Spill response readiness — Carry spill kits (granules, pads, booms, neutraliser, drain covers) and drill the stop-contain-notify sequence; don task-appropriate PPE; protect drains; recover liquids/solids into labeled drums; decontaminate surfaces; report significant releases to authorities and client.