HOW TO STORE CHEMICALS PROPERLY

Sheldina Cahya Aulia

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 Why do we need to store chemicals properly?
If you have any hazardous chemicals in your workplace,
you have a strict health and safety obligation to store
these chemicals safely.

Improperly stored chemicals can be highly dangerous

and can potentially cause a serious accident.
 Requirements
• PPE (Personal Protection Equipments)
• Chemical Labels
• Cabinets & shelves
• Chemicals
Steps to store chemicals
• First use PPE when you’re in the
laboratory, Always remember safety first
• Then, Read the safety data sheet (SDS) or
label carefully, and follow any storage
recommendations.
• After that, Secure the chemicals against
unauthorised access or use.
Steps to store chemicals
• And then, Only keep minimal amounts of
chemicals onsite and ensure that all
chemicals are clearly and correctly
labelled, and that the labels are intact
and legible.
• Next, Do not allow chemicals to be
exposed to the sun, excessive heat or
sources of ignition.
Steps to store chemicals
• Then, Provide adequate ventilation and label
shelves and cupboards so that chemicals can
be stored in the right place.
• And then, Use placarding where required
and ensure clear segregation schemes are
maintained. Chemicals must be separated
when being stored to ensure that
incompatible chemicals do not mix if there is
a spill.
Steps to store chemicals
• Next, Keep the outside of containers
clean and the storage area tidy and Do
not store liquids above solids to avoid
contamination in the event of a leak.
• After that, Always store corrosives on spill
trays and Ensure shelves are not
overloaded
Steps to store chemicals
• In the end, Never store flammable liquids
in refrigerators or freezers unless they
have been modified, spark proofed and
Separate incompatible chemicals that
could react dangerously if stored together
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !
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