List of Hazardous Substances. How to Control It

Hazardous Substances

Obtain Hazardous Substances data sheets for each substance listed in the register. File in Master File which will be retained by the site Safety Coordinator and file copies where the substances are stored /used and the nearest first aid box. Copies must be filed in alphabetical order… 

Name of the Substance	Recommendation of storing condition
Activated Alumina	To be kept in a sealed container in a dry place
Electrical Hazard	To be kept in dry place
Ammonium Chloride	To be kept in a properly sealed bottle
BD-1500	Containers must be kept close when not in use
Birm	To be kept in a dry place
Citric acid	To be kept in a dry place
Concentrated HCl	Should be stored in plastic container; to be sealed properly
CT-1300	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. Should be kept away from flames and sparks
DN-2300	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
Freon	Should be stored at Aluminium and Cast iron container.
Lead acid electrolyte	To be stored in a sealed plastic container.
Lime	To be stored in a clean ventilated area. Isolate incompatible materials
Liquid NH3	To be kept in a compatible cylinders. Well ventilated area must be selected
Liquid N2	Cryogenic vessels are recommended to store
Liquid O2	Cryogenic vessels are recommended to store
Mobil  Grease 28	To be kept in a cool place
Mobil DTE light	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
Mobil EAL Arctic	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
Mobil pagasus-710	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
Mobil SHC 624	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
Mobil SHC 626	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
Mol-Sieve	To be kept in a sealed container in a dry place
NALCO 2000	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
NALCO 9901	To be kept in a dry place
Nitric acid	Should be stored in a properly sealed plastic container
NT-4201	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
NX-1106	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
PDC-9313	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
Perlite	To be kept in a dry place
Shell clavous 32	To be stored at well ventilated cool place
ST 40	Containers to be kept closed when not in use. To be stored in a cooled and ventilated area
TCE	To be stored in well ventilated area. Containers must not be rolled, dragged or slide
Techtrol Gold	To be stored at well ventilated cool place

Hazard Substances Control

To control the purchase, storage, use and disposal of hazardous and potentially hazardous substances/ materials in order to prevent fire, damage loss or injury to personnel, product or property including the environment.

Procedure:

• To identify each hazardous or potentially hazardous substance on site and make a list..
• Replace, where feasible, any substance with a safer environmentally friendly substance.
• Train and educate personnel in the handling of substances.
• Identify, provide and ensure worn correct personal protective equipment for handling the substances.
• Provide purchasing control procedure for the purchasing of all substances.
• Store substances in accordance with the data sheets.
• Never store any substances together that will or may react should they come into contact.
• Establish emergency procedures for.

Casualties

• Dispose of substances in strict accordance with the data sheets.
• Site controls of substances stored / kept must be established and stock rotation instituted as required.
• Designate checking / auditing responsibilities in writing and obtain signed acceptance-person to be formally appointed to control the substances as Hazardous Substance Controller.
• Compile safe working procedures for all Hazardous Substances tasks.