Hazardous Materials Storage Compliance Checklist

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Hazard Identification & Inventory

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Ensuring all hazardous materials are properly identified, classified, and tracked.

Description of Hazardous Materials Inventory Management Process

Inventory List (Including Chemical Names, CAS Numbers, Quantities)

Total Number of Unique Hazardous Materials Stored

SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Availability (Select all that apply)

SDS Management System

Date of Last Inventory Review

Details of Any Discrepancies Found During Inventory Reviews and Corrective Actions Taken

Storage Area Design & Construction

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Verification of the physical layout and construction of the storage area to meet regulatory requirements.

Storage Area Square Footage:

Floor Construction Type:

Describe any flooring coatings or treatments:

Is the area protected from weather exposure?

Minimum Clearance Between Stored Materials and Ceiling:

What construction materials are used for walls and roof?

GPS Coordinates of Storage Area

Containment & Spill Prevention

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Assessment of secondary containment and measures to prevent spills and releases.

Secondary Containment Volume (Gallons)

Secondary Containment Material

If 'Other' selected for Secondary Containment Material, please specify:

Absorbent Materials Available?

Types of Absorbent Materials Available

If 'Other' selected for Absorbent Materials, please specify:

Last Absorbent Material Inspection Date

Photo of Secondary Containment Area

Labeling & Signage

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Confirmation that all containers and the storage area are properly labeled and signed.

Are all containers properly labeled with the chemical name and hazard warnings?

Are all containers labeled with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictograms?

Confirm the wording used on labels adheres to regulatory requirements (e.g., NFPA Diamond, DOT Placards). Provide example if necessary.

Is the storage area clearly marked with appropriate hazard warning signs?

Describe the signage used at the storage area entrance (e.g., 'Hazardous Materials Storage - Authorized Personnel Only').

Number of unlabeled or improperly labeled containers found (if any).

Upload photos of container labels and storage area signage.

Segregation & Compatibility

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Verification of proper segregation of incompatible materials to prevent dangerous reactions.

Are incompatible materials physically separated by a distance or barrier?

Are acids stored separately from bases?

Are oxidizers stored away from flammable materials?

What method is used for segregation (e.g., distance, containment, incompatibility chart)?

If 'Other' was selected above, please explain the segregation method.

Is a chemical compatibility chart readily available to employees?

Ventilation & Temperature Control

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Assessment of ventilation systems and temperature control measures for hazardous materials storage.

Minimum Air Changes per Hour (ACH)

Maximum Storage Temperature (°C)

Temperature Recording Frequency (hours)

Ventilation System Type

Describe Ventilation System Maintenance Procedures

Exhaust Air Discharge Location

If 'Other' for exhaust discharge location, please specify:

Date of Last Ventilation System Inspection

Emergency Response & Spill Control

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Evaluation of emergency response procedures, spill control equipment, and personnel training.

Describe the established emergency response plan for hazardous materials spills.

What spill control equipment is readily available?

Quantity of spill kits available.

Date of last spill response drill.

Describe the procedures for reporting a hazardous materials release to regulatory agencies.

Who is the designated spill response coordinator?

Attach a copy of the current SDS (Safety Data Sheet) index or master list.

Location of spill kit(s).

Training & Documentation

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Confirmation of employee training records, compliance documentation, and record-keeping practices.

Number of Employees Trained on Hazmat Storage

Date of Last Hazmat Storage Training

Brief Description of Hazmat Storage Training Content

Copy of Hazmat Training Records (Employee Names & Dates)

Training Method Used (e.g., Classroom, Online, On-the-Job)

Topics Covered in Training (Select all that apply)

Date of Last Training Refresher (if applicable)

Inspections & Audits

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Review of inspection records and audit procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.

Date of Last Inspection

Frequency of Inspections (e.g., monthly, quarterly)

Summary of Findings from Last Inspection

Areas Inspected During Last Audit (Select All That Apply)

Corrective Actions Taken (Related to Inspection/Audit Findings)

Date of Completion of Corrective Actions

Upload Inspection/Audit Report (PDF, DOCX)

Audit Performed by:

Regulatory Compliance & Updates

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Verification of adherence to relevant federal, state, and local regulations and updates to compliance programs.

Date of Last Regulatory Review

Summary of Regulatory Changes Since Last Review

Applicable Federal Regulations (Select all that apply)

Frequency of Regulatory Updates Review (e.g., Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)

Date of Next Regulatory Review

Review Method (How were regulations reviewed?)

Upload Documentation of Regulatory Review (e.g., meeting minutes, consultant reports)

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