The storage and handling of corrosive substances.
By: Standards Australia Limited.
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Prepared by Committee CH-009, Safe Handling of Chemicals.
Supersedes AS 3780-1994.
"This standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 07059"--Page 2 of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL -- 1.1 Scope -- 1.2 Application -- 1.3 Referenced documents -- 1.4 Definitions -- SECTION 2. MINOR STORAGE -- 2.1 Scope of section -- 2.2 Criteria for classification as minor storage -- 2.3 Precautions for minor storage -- SECTION 3. TRANSIT STORAGE -- 3.1 Scope of section -- 3.2 Delineation of transit storage areas -- 3.3 Requirements for transit storage -- SECTION 4. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF PACKAGES -- 4.1 Scope of section -- 4.2 Types of package stores -- 4.3 Location, separation and segregation -- 4.4 General requirements for package stores -- 4.5 Requirements for package filling operations -- 4.6 Requirements specifically for indoor storage cabinets -- SECTION 5. STORAGE AND HANDLING IN BULK -- 5.1 Scope and application of section -- 5.2 Container types -- 5.3 Location of bulk containers -- 5.4 Bunds and compounds -- 5.5 Design and construction requirements applicable to all bulk containers -- 5.6 Additional requirements for portable bulk containers -- 5.7 Additional requirements for fixed tanks -- 5.8 Filling of bulk containers -- SECTION 6. OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL SAFETY -- 6.1 Scope of section -- 6.2 General precautions -- 6.3 Signs and placards -- 6.4 Effluent control -- 6.5 Construction and maintenance work -- 6.6 Personnel training -- 6.7 Personal protective equipment -- 6.8 First aid -- 6.9 Additional requirements for the storage and handling of packages -- 6.10 Additional requirements for bulk storage -- SECTION 7. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT -- 7.1 Scope of section -- 7.2 Planning for emergencies -- 7.3 Manifest -- 7.4 Placarding -- 7.5 Management of leaks and spills -- SECTION 8. FIRE PROTECTION -- 8.1 Scope of section -- 8.2 General considerations -- 8.3 Fire protection measures -- 8.4 Action in the event of fire -- SECTION 9. WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL -- 9.1 Scope of section -- 9.2 Storage of wastes -- 9.3 Items for disposal -- 9.4 Pre-disposal treatment of empty containers -- 9.5 Methods of disposal -- APPENDICES: A. Hazards presented by corrosive substances -- B. List of referenced documents -- C. Emergency planning and management.
Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of corrosive substances, i.e. substances that meet the Class 8 classification criteria set out in the ADG Code. An outline of the hazards of corrosive substances and information on emergency planning and management are provided in appendices.
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