Warehouse Hazardous Chemical Management Checklist

1. All hazardous materials containers are properly labeled, indicating the chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.

2. There is an updated list of hazardous chemicals.

3. The facility has a written program that covers hazard determination, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), labeling and training.

4. There is a system to check that each incoming chemical is accompanied by a MSDS.

5. All employees are trained in the requirements of the hazard communication standard, the chemical hazards to which they are exposed, how to read and understand a MSDS and chemical labels, and on what precautions to take to prevent exposure.

6. All employee training is documented.

7. All outside contractors are given a complete list of chemical products, hazards and precautions.

8. Procedures have been established to maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of the current program.

9. Employees use proper personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.

10. All chemicals are stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and local or national fire codes.

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