In order to ensure that your warehouse or work area is safe for your employees it is important that the storage of your dangerous goods is done correctly.
Incorrect handling of dangerous goods can lead to exposure to dangerous chemicals. This can either cause an immediate or long-term injury or sickness to workers. Bear in mind there are a number of chemicals that present both health and physical hazards. These include:
- Health - the exposure of a hazardous chemical that affects the health is through inhalation, skin contact or ingestion. For example - toxic chemicals.
- Physical - this hazard related to the handling of a dangerous chemical that results in injury or damage. An example is flammable, corrosive or explosive chemicals.
So, with the hazards in mind make sure to follow our checklist to ensure that the storage of your dangerous goods is safe.