OHSE 019

Managing hazardous substance and dangerous goods

Lobel Services provides a current (within five years of the date of issue) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to the Principal for all products and substances to be used by us during the Project work activity. Before a product or substance is used for the work activity, we review the MSDS to determine if the product or substance is classified as hazardous.

All employees involved in the use of products classified as hazardous, are provided with information and training to allow safe completion of the required task. As a minimum standard, all safety and environmental precautions for use listed on the MSDS are followed when using the substance and are included in the relevant Safe Work Method Statement(s). No products or substances, including chemicals or fibrous materials, are brought to the workplace without a current MSDS. All products and substances to be brought to the workplace are be documented.

We consider the following when selecting chemicals and substances for use on site:

• • • • Flammability and exclusivity;

      • Toxicity (short and long term);

      • Carcinogenic classification if relevant;

      • Chemical action and instability;

      • Corrosive properties;

      • Safe use and engineering controls;

      • Environmental hazards; and

      • Storage requirements.

All hazardous substances and dangerous goods are used and stored in accordance with the MSDS and relevant legislative requirements. All hazardous substances and dangerous goods are stored in their original containers with labels intact at all times. Hazardous substances and dangerous goods of any quantity are not stored in amenities, other containers (unless properly constructed for the purpose), sheds or offices.