Typical hazards
- Chemical exposure
- Spills and leaks
- Storage incompatibility
- Fire risk
- Transport and decanting
Common documents required
- Chemical inventory
- SDS register
- PPE records
- HIRA records
- Spill response plan
Relevant training
HAZCHEM, DANGO, HIRA, FIRETRAC, ENVIROTRAC.
Relevant inspections
- Chemical storage
- Labelling
- PPE suitability
- Spill kits
- Waste and environmental controls
Common audit evidence
Chemical evidence works best when SDS information, PPE, storage and training records are aligned.
What usually triggers the enquiry
- Chemical inventory, SDS, PPE or storage evidence is requested.
- A spill, exposure concern or audit finding requires corrective action.
- HAZCHEM training needs to be matched to exposed workers.
Documents commonly requested by clients
- Chemical inventory
- SDS register
- PPE records
- HIRA records
- Spill response plan
Training matrix starter for this sector
| HAZCHEM | Work with Hazardous Chemicals and Regulations |
|---|---|
| DANGO | Conveying Dangerous Goods by Road |
| HIRA | Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment |
| FIRETRAC | Level 1 Fire Prevention and Evacuation |
| ENVIROTRAC | Environmental Awareness and Management |
Inspection checklist for this sector
- Chemical storage
- Labelling
- PPE suitability
- Spill kits
- Waste and environmental controls
Common audit failures
- Inventory not aligned to SDS register.
- Incompatible chemicals stored together.
- Decanted containers unlabelled.
- Spill kits, PPE and waste controls not checked.
Recommended service bundle
Chemical inventory/SDS review, chemical HIRA, storage compatibility checklist and HAZCHEM training evidence.
Sector workflow
- Chemical inventory
- SDS register
- Storage compatibility
- Labelling
- Decanting controls
- PPE suitability
- Spill response
- Waste handling
Related services
HIRA Risk Assessment Services South Africa, OHS Compliance Audits and Legal Compliance Training are common starting points for this sector.