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Safe Storage of Chemicals
Improper and unsafe storage of chemicals can be hazardous to you and your workers. Use this basic checklist + as a guide to keep you and your workers safe. For more information on how you can keep your workplace safe, go to www.wshc.sg

Name of Company

Process/ Location   

Checked by (Name/ Designation)   

Date   

Safety Checks
Chemicals are kept in closed containers when not in use.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Chemicals and their containers are correctly labelled.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Chemicals and their containers are stored properly (e.g., racks and cabinets) in wellventilated areas.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Safety data sheets (SDS) are available for all the chemicals stored.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Workers are prohibited from smoking in areas where flammable chemicals are stored.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Containment materials such as absorbents are available.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Fire extinguishers on site are not expired.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Combustibles (e.g., papers and cloths) are removed or stored away from the chemical storage area.

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

*This checklist may not cover all aspects of work activities in your workplace. You should review the checklist when there are changes in any work activity.
*NA – Not applicable