Hazards - Forktruck Solutions Ltd.

SRAG - Chemical Warehouses Version 6 26 June 2002 It is clean and in good general condition. The loading and transport instructions are appropriate for that type of trailer.Before leaving the site a driver of a loaded vehicle must obtain relevant the TREM cards from thewarehouse office.2.3.9 Record keepingMost modern warehousing operations make use of computers for storing information on stockincluding: - Chemical names. Brand name. Hazard category. Location. Owner details. Storage details.Under the COMAH regulations companies will have to keep information on the risk phrases of eachsubstance so that their obligations under the regulations (lower tier or top tier), can be determined atany time. The computer used for this purpose should have its own uninterruptable supply of power andbe capable of quickly providing hard copy details of all substances in a warehouse in an emergencysituation. Stock data should be continually updated and should never be more than a few hoursout-of-date. A copy of the stock data should be kept away from the warehouse, so that it can beretrieved quickly in the case of a fire. Hazard data sheets for every substance on site should be kept ina records office, manned by staff who understand the library arrangements and can locate data on anymaterial at a moments notice.Full details on each warehouse (in addition to chemical inventory) should be available in the event ofan emergency. The information should include:- Construction details. Manning details. Fire fighting equipment. First aid equipment. Sprinkler data. List of other equipment in the warehouse. Details of electrical installation. Drainage details. Potential hazards to fire fighters. On site risks/hazards to buildings, plant, equipment etc. in the event of fire. Off-site risks/hazards to people and the built and natural environment.The above information should be designed to assist fire fighting operations in the event of a major fire,enhance accident management and facilitate mitigation of its consequences, to staff, the public andthe environment.2.4 Management and control of the siteA warehouse site should have a well-defined management structure with responsibilities at each levelclearly identified and understood by the relevant post holders. A COMAH safety report should includemanagement organograms and detailed descriptions of the various management functions undernormal operation and in the event of a major accident.Key management personnel as far as general safety is concerned are: - The Site Manager/Director. Operations Manager. Quality Assurance Manager.