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Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

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Hazardous Substances Checklist<br />

Training <strong>and</strong> Procedures Yes NO<br />

Do you have eyewash facilities <strong>and</strong> a quick-drench shower within the<br />

work area where employees are exposed to corrosive materials?<br />

Are food <strong>and</strong> beverages consumed only in areas where there is no<br />

exposure to toxic material, blood or other potentially infectious<br />

materials?<br />

Are there appropriate procedures in place for disposing <strong>of</strong> or<br />

decontaminating personal<br />

protective equipment contaminated with or reasonable anticipated to be<br />

contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials?<br />

Are employees trained in the safe h<strong>and</strong>ling practices <strong>of</strong> hazardous<br />

chemicals, such as acids <strong>and</strong> caustics?<br />

Are employees aware <strong>of</strong> the potential hazards involving various<br />

chemicals stored or used in the workplace, including acids, bases,<br />

caustics, epoxies, <strong>and</strong> phenols?<br />

Is employee exposure to chemicals within acceptable levels?<br />

Are all containers, such as vats <strong>and</strong> storage tanks, labeled as to their<br />

contents?<br />

Are flammable or toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in<br />

use?<br />

Are chemical piping systems clearly marked as to their contents?<br />

Where corrosive liquids are frequently h<strong>and</strong>led in open containers or<br />

drawn from storage<br />

vessels or pipelines, are adequate means readily available for neutralizing<br />

or disposing <strong>of</strong> spills or overflows?<br />

Have st<strong>and</strong>ard operating procedures been established for cleaning up<br />

chemical spills?<br />

Are you familiar with the threshold limit values or permissible exposure<br />

limits <strong>of</strong> airborne contaminants <strong>and</strong> physical agents used in your<br />

workplace?<br />

Have you instituted control procedures for hazardous materials, where<br />

appropriate, such as respirators, ventilation systems, <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />

practices?<br />

Whenever possible, are hazardous substances h<strong>and</strong>led in properly<br />

designed <strong>and</strong> exhausted booths or similar locations?<br />

Do you use general dilution or local exhaust ventilation systems to<br />

control dusts, vapors, gases, fumes, smoke, solvents, or mists that may be<br />

generated in your workplace?<br />

Is ventilation equipment provided for removal <strong>of</strong> contaminants from such<br />

operations as production grinding, buffing, spray painting, <strong>and</strong> vapor<br />

degreasing?<br />

<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives<br />

SECTION FOUR<br />

RAIL<br />

TRAM AND BUS<br />

75<br />

OHS Factsheets<br />

U N<br />

I O N

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