Checklist · Workplace Health & Safety
Chemical Storage Inspection
Inspection of hazardous chemical storage areas for compliance with WHS Regulation Chapter 7, GHS labelling requirements, and SDS management.
33 checklist items · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| SITE AND INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Site / Facility Name | ||
| Storage Area Location | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Inspector Name | ||
| INVENTORY AND DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Current chemical register / inventory is maintained | Pass | Fail |
| Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available for all chemicals | Pass | Fail |
| SDS are current (less than 5 years old) | Pass | Fail |
| SDS are accessible to workers in the storage area | Pass | Fail |
| LABELLING AND IDENTIFICATION | ||
| All containers are labelled with GHS-compliant labels | Pass | Fail |
| No unlabelled containers present | Pass | Fail |
| Decanted containers are labelled | Pass | Fail |
| Hazard pictograms are visible and legible | Pass | Fail |
| STORAGE CONDITIONS | ||
| Incompatible chemicals are segregated (e.g. oxidisers from flammables) | Pass | Fail |
| Flammable liquids stored in compliant flammable storage cabinet | Pass | Fail |
| Chemical storage area is cool, dry, and well-ventilated | Pass | Fail |
| No chemicals stored above eye level | Pass | Fail |
| Quantity on hand does not exceed permitted limits | Yes | No |
| Containers are sealed and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| No expired chemicals present | Pass | Fail |
| SPILL CONTAINMENT | ||
| Bunding / containment adequate for largest container | Pass | Fail |
| Spill kit is present, stocked, and accessible | Pass | Fail |
| Spill kit contents are appropriate for chemicals stored | Pass | Fail |
| Drains in storage area are sealed / bunded | Pass | Fail |
| PPE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | ||
| Appropriate PPE available in storage area | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency eyewash station accessible within 10 seconds | Pass | Fail |
| Fire extinguisher appropriate for chemical hazard present | Pass | Fail |
| WORKER TRAINING | ||
| Workers trained in SDS interpretation and chemical handling | Yes | No |
| Chemical induction records current | Yes | No |
| DEFICIENCIES AND ACTIONS | ||
| Deficiencies identified | ||
| Corrective actions and responsible person | ||
| Target completion date | ||
| Inspector Signature | ||
| Site Manager Signature | ||