| Document ID (ISN) | 109957 |
| CIS number |
09-898 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-0-7176-6237-1 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Booklet HSG71
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Chemical warehousing - The storage of packaged dangerous substances |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 4th ed., June 2009. iv, 56p. Illus. 109 ref. Price: GBP 9.50. Downloadable version free of charge |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg71.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This guide describes control measures aimed at eliminating or reducing risks to persons from the storage of packaged dangerous goods. It applies to transit or distribution warehouses, open-air storage compounds and facilities associated chemical products. It is aimed at all persons holding responsibility for the storage of dangerous substances, regardless of the size of storage facility. Contents: introduction; legal requirements; hazard identification and risk assessment; elimination or reduction of risks; hazardous area classification; emergency arrangements; information, instruction and training; audit and review. It consists of a revised edition of the booklet analysed under CIS 04-171, with references to current legislation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; United Kingdom; warehousing; fire protection; explosion protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
segregation; safety guides; safe layout; explosive substances; flammable substances; sources of ignition; caustic substances; toxic substances; storage; hazard evaluation; emergency organization; explosion prevention; containment of spills; fire prevention; plant and process modifications; legislation; classification; glossary; permits-to-work; information of personnel; fire fighting |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
Storage and warehousing
Explosions
|
