HIRA - Hazardous Chemicals
Project Name:
Reference No:
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No. Activity Hazard/ Impact
 Hazardous  Many chemicals used in breweries and Workforce/
1 distilleries, such as cleaning solvents Technicians
Chemicals
and sanitizing chemicals, can cause
conditions ranging from minor skin
irritation to serious injury or disease. All
B.C. workplaces that use hazardous
products are required to follow the
Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS). The
system uses labels and safety data sheets
(SDSs) to provide specific information
on handling, storing, and disposing of
hazardous products. Workers must be
trained in WHMIS 2015 and informed
of any hazardous products they’re
expected to work with.
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Assessment Date:
Next Assessment:
Signature:
Who at R. L OH&S Controls R. R Action By T. Frame
Risk H. M. L H. M. L
H Minimize or reduce the risk of injury by practicing L On startup
HSE Officer, of the
the following technical and informative Project Site cleaning
guidelines: Engineer and
 Get SDSs for all the chemicals used in your Project Manager
workplace, including chemicals used at the quality
assurance laboratory. Suppliers should provide SDSs
with chemical products. If you don’t have an SDS for
a product, look for the supplier’s name on the label
and ask them for one.
 Read labels and SDSs for hazardous products. Follow
safe work procedures.
 Keep SDSs readily available in a binder.
 Get updated SDSs for products every three years.
Make sure that containers have appropriate labels
identifying the contents of substances.
 This also applies to transfer containers, such as
buckets, spray bottles, and carboys, if they’re used for
multiple shifts.
 Store chemicals/substances in a well and appropriated
ventilated, secured area. Post warning signs.
 Ensure only compatible chemicals and or substances
are stored close to one.
 other. Acids and bases should be stored in separate
locations to prevent mixing in case of a spill.
 Use PPE (for example, clothing, rubber gloves,
goggles, and face shields) as recommended by the
manufacturer’s SDS and required by safe work
procedures.
 Before removing gloves, wash them underwater.
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Wash your hands after removing the gloves.

 Work in a well-ventilated area with approved fire
protection system.
 If needed, install eyewash and shower stations close
to your chemical storage areas.
 Ensure hose fittings and connections are securely and
safely fastened. Bad connections can result in
exposure to hazardous substances, such as caustic, hot
water, or compressed air.

Risk Matrix

Likelihood of Harm
Risk / Impact Assessment Matrix (Occurrence)
L M H
L 1 2 3
Consequence (Severity) M 2 4 6
H 3 6 9

Likelihood of Harm (Occurrence)

L Extremely Unlikely Loss, accident, illness or any environmental incident can only occur under extraordinary conditions or due to human behaviour.
M Unlikely Generally, well managed.
H Likely Insufficient or substandard controls in the workplace. Where an accident resulting in injury or environmental injury may occur if substandard controls are not replaced.
Serious failure in management control. An accident or incident is likely to occur unless controls are applied.

Consequence (Severity)
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L Minor Injury. Minor Environmental Impact
M Injury less than 3 days. Significant Environmental
Impact.
H 3-day injury + Major Injury or Death. Major
Environmental Impact.
Causing minor injuries, e.g. (cuts, scratches, minor burns) or minor spillage/ releases.
Causing significant injuries, (cuts requiring stitches, sprains, bruises, burns or lacerations) or a Significant environmental impact on
the immediate environment.
Temporary disability, bad sprain; Major laceration or burns; Permanent disability, e.g. (Loss of limb or sight; Hospital care for 24
hrs, Fractures to major extremities; Electric burns, Unconsciousness, Death. Major environmental impact on the immediate
environment.

Prepared by:
HSE Officer/Engineer
Name & Signature:

Date: