CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY

FOR CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

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STAFF
Only AusChem Training WA-accredited people handle
chemicals. Keep training records.
Arrange regular meetings for staff to raise concerns.
Have forms to report faulty equipment, PPE
Legal obligations understood by all – ‘duty of care’
Induction training and regular updates to teach your
operating procedures and outline hazards
All know emergency procedures and drill regularly for
range of emergencies – chemical spill, fire , injury etc
SELECTING THE CONTROL
Monitor pest situation
Correctly identify pest and choose optimum time in life
cycle for control
Choose correct chemical for the job which is registered
for required use in WA. Can you use a less hazardous
chemical?
Know your chemicals and do not risk resistance by
repeated use of same chemical or chemical group
PURCHASE
Chemical purchased from Agsafe accredited
premises.
Only purchase quantities immediately required
MSDSs obtained and available to all to read
Container and label condition checked on delivery
Where possible select Envirodrums
Avoid damaged/ expired/ clearing sale products
TRANSPORT
Vehicle checked for hazards and made suitable for
chemical transport (ie fit sides)
“Ute it … not Boot it”
Chemicals loaded to prevent loss, damage, spill
Don’t leave vehicle with chemicals loaded unattended
Dangerous Goods signs placed on vehicle if needed and
transport paperwork/requirements adhered to
Suitable/ safe route chosen. Drive straight home
Spill kit and protective clothing carried as appropriate
for chemicals to be transported
STORAGE
Store well lit, ventilated and bunded to catch spills
Lockable to protect animals, people and environment
Warning signs, emergency contact numbers visible
Storage minimises danger and protects quality of
chemicals. Segregate chemicals as label directs
Regular checks on containers/ label conditions and
quantities
Staff know problem reporting procedures
Wash facilities, eye flush facilities
Kept tidy with clear access
/ PPE, chemical register and MSDSs kept NEAR not IN
store
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MIXING
Mixing site suitable and will not cause environmental
contamination
Labels/MSDSs checked and hazards understood
Equipment for handling, measuring and mixing is safe,
well maintained and not faulty
Procedures for safe handling, measuring and mixing are
known to all staff
Correct PPE worn as on label directions. Unauthorised
people not allowed in area
Emergency shower/ wash facilities available at mixing
site
Empty drums and containers triple or pressure rinsed
fordisposal by DrumMUSTER, waste and outdated
chemicals by ChemClear
Contamination of environment prevented
APPLICATION
Correct PPE worn as directed on label and MSDS and
operator contamination prevented
Awareness zones considered for effects of spray drift
damage and all off-target contamination minimised
Weather conditions assessed
Equipment settings adjusted for individual job and label
directions
Application equipment routinely calibrated and serviced
Follow label directions, standards and legislative
requirements and organisation procedures to apply
chemicals safely and effectively
Application by accredited, trained personnel only
Read label for re-entry information. Post spray warning
signs
CLEAN UP
Spill handling materials available at store and mixing
site. All know spill and disposal procedures for
individual chemicals as per label instructions
All know emergency procedures
Application equipment and PPE cleaned up after use.
Consult label. Do not wash PPE with family wash
Excess chemical and other waste disposed of safely as
per label instructions
DrumMUSTER and ChemClear used as available
Operator washes after job
RECORDS TO KEEP
Register (inventory) of chemicals
Application records (spray diary)
Risk assessment records of health risk of chemical
Staff records (training, base blood line test etc)
Incident records of injury, poisoning, emergency in any
process where chemicals are handled or used
Keep PPE register, equipment maintenance register.
Replace worn items promptly, note life of respirator
cartridges and replace
Staff know how to report hazards, safety concerns to
manager. Record information.
Advise staff of results of safety reviews and changes to
procedures as part of continuous improvements