Chemical storage locker
Chemicals are not only expensive they can be sensitive to changes in the environment and if not managed correctly risk safety concerns. Tidy Lockers construction make them appropriate for the storage of some chemicals.
Depending on your requirements, Tidy Lockers can customise a locker for you. You can specify the size, make it portable with caster wheels, design your shelving and bench requirements, add ventilation and or power. They are ideal for other workplace storage.
Tips for storing chemicals
First, you need to know the legal requirements that may include specific requirements for handling and storing chemicals in labs and stockrooms. For example, controlled substances, consumable alcohol, radioactive substances, and hazardous wastes are regulated. These specific requirements can range from simple locked storage cabinets and specific waste containers to controlled access for regulated areas.
Before you start start storing chemicals make sure you are wearing the proper protective clothing and equipment. At the least it should include chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection, closed-toe shoes and coats or aprons.
Before moving chemicals around take notice of trip hazards and locations of work stations where others are busy. Identify where the nearest spill kit is with appropriate materials, neutralizing agents, cleanup utensils, and waste containers. Finally, check that all chemical containers have complete labels.
Good practice for chemical storage
Safely storing chemicals requires diligence and careful consideration. To store chemicals safely, complete the following;
- Label all chemical containers with the date received.
- Provide a storage space for each chemical so you know they have been returned.
- Store volatile toxics and odoriferous chemicals in ventilated cabinets.
- Store flammable liquids in approved flammable liquid storage cabinets.
- Separate all chemicals, especially liquids, according to compatible groups.
- Use appropriate for corrosive materials.
- Seal containers tightly to prevent the escape of vapors.
- Use designated refrigerators for storing chemicals.
AVOID the following:
- Storing large, heavy containers or liquids on high shelves or in high cabinets.
- Storing bottles on the floor
- Storing chemicals near heat sources or in direct sunlight.
- Storing anything on top of cabinets.
- Using bench tops for storage.
- Storing chemicals indefinitely. Follow expiration dates.
