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CHEMICAL DECANTING
- Low Risk
TASK
RISKS/HAZARDS
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFE WORK METHOD
1. Ensure container is not damaged, cracked or leaking
and is the correct container supplied by the company for
this particular use. No other container is acceptable.
Chemical
burn/Contamination
Cleaner
Damaged or unlabelled containers to be discarded.
If leaking, contain using a spill kit or appropriate
bunding.
2. Ensure container is correctly and clearly labeled. Never
decant in any area other than designated cleaners room
– keep out of reach of students.
Risk of incorrect
chemical being used or
incorrect information
Cleaner
Check before filling, ensuring availability of
current MSDS
3. Ensure you are wearing all appropriate safety equipment
Burns/Contamination
Skin irritation
Cleaner
Safety equipment must be worn at all times, a
minimum of gloves. When decanting, it is
advisable to always wear protective glasses.
4. Place open container up under spout and ensure you
can take the weight as it fills.
Burns/Contamination
Manual handling, sprains
strains if container too
heavy
Cleaner
Ensure container is tight up under spout and that
you can conformably manage the weight of a full
container
5. Turn tap on and allow to fill without the fill being too fast
and uncontrolled.
Burns/Contamination
Risk of spill
Cleaner
Ensure container is tight under spout and that you
can conformably manage the weight of a full
container
6. Turn tap off when full, slowing flow down as container is
two thirds full
Burns/Contamination
Risk of spill
Cleaner
Turn off before overflowing
Any chemical spill must be cleaned up
immediately
7. Seal container as appropriate to the container
Burns/Contamination
Risk of spill
Cleaner
Ensure lid sealed tight and tap is turned off
8. Wash sealed container of any excess chemical, ensuring
that water does not enter container as this could be a
Burns/Contamination
Cleaner
Wash clean, cold water