This HAZMAT incident checklist is used by safety officers and first responders to assess the dangers of a HAZMAT incident and determine the appropriate action to mitigate hazards.
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HAZMAT, short for Hazardous Materials, are substances that can cause substantial harm to health, property, or the environment. Also called dangerous goods, HAZMAT are regulated to promote their safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal to help prevent HAZMAT incidents.
Due to the gravity and extent of harm that a HAZMAT incident can cause, it is ideal for workers to know how to properly handle dangerous goods and for safety officers to identify the type of HAZMAT through the use of HAZMAT labels and checklists in order to help prevent incidents from occurring.
A HAZMAT incident typically involves uncontrolled or unintended exposure to dangerous materials that cause physical, chemical, biological, fire, or radiological harm. Thousands of HAZMAT incidents occur every year, causing work disruption, property damage, and death. Multiple government bodies regulate HAZMAT and have come up with standardized HAZMAT labels to classify each dangerous substance.
HAZMAT labels are used to indicate if a substance being stored or transported is a HAZMAT. A HAZMAT label’s design is based on the 9 hazard class as defined by regulatory bodies such as those mentioned in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Classification System.
Called DOT Placards when used in the transportation of hazardous materials, HAZMAT labels should be clear and visible to easily identify the HAZMAT being transported and allow awareness of the potential risks they pose. In the event of a HAZMAT incident, HAZMAT labels also give responders an idea of how to handle the situation.
Being aware of the type of dangerous substance according to the HAZMAT label is the first step to ensuring safety around HAZMAT and helping prevent incidents. Here are other safety tips to help avoid and mitigate HAZMAT incidents:
HAZMAT inspections are conducted internally to proactively assess safety around HAZMAT. It is also done by regulating bodies to check the compliance of organizations with safety regulations on handling, storing, and transporting HAZMAT. Organizations that intend to remain compliant with regulations and maintain safety will find that SafetyCulture formerly (iAuditor), a powerful inspection app, can help them in this regard. With SafetyCulture on any mobile device, safety officers can:
Preview a sample on the web and print a PDF report.
A HAZMAT safety data sheet is used by safety officers to inform workers of the dangers and the corresponding safety measures to mitigate the hazards of dangerous materials in the workplace. Use this SDS HAZMAT template to proactively update safety data sheets and ensure that workers are aware of the risks involved in working with HAZMAT. With this HAZMAT template on the SafetyCulture app, you can:
This HAZMAT audit checklist can be used by organizations to conduct internal compliance audits for the storage, procedures, programs, and training on HAZMAT.
Inspection template Powered byUse this HAZMAT checklist as a guide when inspecting requirements for shipping HAZMAT and help ensure that the dangerous goods are properly described on the shipping document.
Inspection template Powered byUse this HAZMAT incident risk assessment checklist to conduct initial stage risk assessment of the site of a HAZMAT incident. This risk assessment allows the use of visual cues such as the METHANE mnemonic and JESIP principles to help responders conduct a safer risk assessment.
Inspection template Powered byOn the use of PPE when handling HAZMAT, use this face mask inspection checklist to help ensure that appropriate HAZMAT masks are in good working condition.
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A HAZMAT safety data sheet is used by safety officers to inform workers of the dangers and the corresponding safety measures to mitigate the hazards of dangerous materials in the workplace. Use this SDS HAZMAT template to proactively update safety data sheets and ensure that workers are aware of the risks involved in working with HAZMAT. With this HAZMAT template on the SafetyCulture app, you can: Record HAZMAT and identify the corresponding safety measures Inform workers of the symptoms should there be an exposure to HAZMAT Quickly update workers on the latest safety updates by electronically sharing the report Edit SafetyCulture templates to fit the needs of the organization
This HAZMAT audit checklist can be used by organizations to conduct internal compliance audits for the storage, procedures, programs, and training on HAZMAT.
Use this HAZMAT checklist as a guide when inspecting requirements for shipping HAZMAT and help ensure that the dangerous goods are properly described on the shipping document.
Use this HAZMAT incident risk assessment checklist to conduct initial stage risk assessment of the site of a HAZMAT incident. This risk assessment allows the use of visual cues such as the METHANE mnemonic and JESIP principles to help responders conduct a safer risk assessment.
On the use of PPE when handling HAZMAT, use this face mask inspection checklist to help ensure that appropriate HAZMAT masks are in good working condition.
