CHEMICAL STORAGE & SAFETY CHECKLIST
CHEMICAL STORAGE & SAFETY CHECKLIST KEY POINTS:
1.1. Chemical containers are properly labelled, stored, & closed when not in use.
1.2. Chemicals segregated and stored by compatibility.
1.3. Peroxide formers dated at purchase and again upon opening.
1.4. Peroxide formers disposed of within proper time frames.
1.5. Secondary containment is used where appropriate.
1.6. Vacuum equipment trapped and/or filtered.
1.7. Chemical storage areas free of ignition sources.
1.8. Refrigerators/Freezers properly labeled.
1.9. Refrigerators/Freezers properly rated if flammable liquids are stored within.
1.10. Fume hoods and/or biosafety cabinets not used for general storage.
1.11. Cryogenic materials are stored properly and proper PPE is available.
1.12. Flammable liquids in containers over 4 L are in approved safety cans.
1.13. A corrosive storage cabinet is used if more than 10 gal of corrosives are present.
1.14. Chemicals purchased in amounts that can be used within a reasonable time.
1.15. Chemical stocks purged of old, outdated, and unusable chemicals.
1.16. The chemical inventory is up to date and a copy was sent to EH&S.
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