Appropriate Storage for all Chemicals Label all chemical
containers appropriately. If transferring chemicals out of their
originalcontainer to another container or if the original container
label is illegible, follow thechemical labeling guidelines as
detailed in COSHH or equivalent. Follow all precautions regarding
the storage of incompatible chemicals. Consult the labeland
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical to ensure that
you are familiarwith the chemical and how it should be handled,
stored and disposed. Separate allChemical Storage
Managementchemicals into compatible groups and store alphabetically
within stored groups.Note : See in Annexes two charts concerning
incompatibilities and compatibilities of variouschemical groups.
Provide a definite storage place for each chemical and return the
chemical to that samelocation after each use.Avoid temporary
storage of chemicals in the immediate work area, except for
thosechemicals intended to be used by the end of the shift. Store
volatile toxic chemicals and odorous chemicals in a ventilated
cabinet approved forchemical storage. The cabinet's associated
electrical components shall be explosion proofif flammable
materials are being ventilated. Locate the cabinet near
exhaustequipment. Store other chemicals inside a closable cabinet
or on a shelf that has a lip toprevent containers from sliding off.
Respect the storage temperature limitations as noted on the MSDS.
Store all containers of liquids on compatible trays that are
capable of holding the contentsof the container if it leaks, or at
least 110% of the total volume stored within the tray. Storeliquids
on lower shelves, if possible. Seal all chemical containers well to
minimize the escape of flammable, corrosive, irritatingor toxic
vapors or gases. Ventilation is required for chemicals that may
release dangerous or damaging quantitiesof vapors or gases which
may be flammable, corrosive, irritating or toxic. Ventilationshould
be to a safe atmosphere away from the immediate work area. For
every chemical storage area, there shall be evacuation and
emergency procedures tobe followed and fire extinguishers available
in the case of personal exposure or a leak,spill or fire within the
room.A site specific chemical Spill Response Program procedure
should be established in
order to minimize the potential health and safety effects on the
user /handler and theenvironment impacts.
