Job Safety Analysis & Safe Work Procedures SWP - GBCS

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FILLING CHEMICAL SPRAY CONTAINERS - Low Risk
TASK RISKS/HAZARDS RESPONSIBILITY SAFE WORK METHOD
1. Ensure container is not damaged and is the appropriate
container for use. No other substitute is acceptable.
 Chemical
burn/Contamination
Cleaner Damaged containers to be discarded
Only uses containers fit for the purpose and not
substitute bottles such as cool drink bottles. This
is a dangerous practice and against the Law!
2. Ensure container is correctly labelled  Risk of wrong chemical
being used
Cleaner Check before filling that a chemical label has been
adhered to the container as per the MSDS. This
should be a manufacturer supplied label
appropriately matches the chemical
3. Ensure you are wearing all appropriate safety equipment  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Safety equipment must be worn at all times and
this is outlined on the chemical MSDS
Read MSDS before filling
4. Place open container up under spout  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Ensure container is tight up under spout
5. Turn tap on  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Ensure container is tight under spout
6. Turn tap off when full  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Turn off before overflowing
7. Seal container  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Ensure lid sealed tight and tap is turned off
8. Wash sealed container  Burns/Contamination Cleaner Wash in fresh water
9. Store chemical in safe storage  Contamination Cleaner Store away from food and other chemicals that
could cause a chemical reaction if it came into
contact with the chemical.
10. Wash hands  Contamination Cleaner Ensure all traces of chemicals have been washed