Standard
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AS/NZS 3833:2007
[Superseded]The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers
Provides requirements and recommendations for the storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), where two or more classes or divisions of dangerous goods are kept in the same store. Includes segregation of dangerous goods within the store, safe separation distances, fire protection and emergency procedures.
Published: 30/05/2007
Pages: 76
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope and objective
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Objective
1.2 Application
1.2.1 Which Standard should be used?
1.2.2 Where this Standard applies
1.2.3 Where this Standard does not apply
1.2.3.1 Locations and situations
1.2.3.2 Types of dangerous goods
1.3 Referenced documents
1.4 Definitions
2 Minor storage
2.1 Scope of section
2.2 Criteria for classification as minor storage
2.3 Precautions applying to minor storage
2.4 Additional precautions for outdoor minor storage
3 Retail storage
3.1 Scope of section
3.2 Application of section
3.3 Retail packages
3.4 General requirements for retail storage
3.4.1 Design and construction of retail stores
3.4.2 Security and access
3.4.3 Housekeeping
3.4.4 Segregation of retail packages
3.4.5 Tinting of flammable paints
3.4.6 Training
3.4.7 Inspection of stock
3.4.8 Fire protection
3.4.9 Emergency procedures
3.4.9.1 General
3.4.9.2 Leaks and spills
3.5 Additional requirements for retail distribution centres storing dangerous goods only in retail packages, in quantities greater than Table 3.2
3.5.1 General
3.5.2 Design and construction
3.5.3 Activities in retail distribution centres
3.5.4 Control of ignition sources
3.5.5 Work permits
3.5.6 Impact protection
3.5.7 Training
3.5.8 Storage of aerosols
3.5.9 Inspection of stock
3.6 Additional requirements for retail shops for pool chemicals
3.6.1 Quantities allowed
3.6.2 Segregation
3.7 Additional requirements for retail shops selling agricultural chemicals
4 Transit storage (Australia only)
4.1 Scope of section
4.2 Delineation of transit storage areas
4.3 Requirements for transit storage
4.4 Separation distances for transit storage
5 Storage and handling of packages and intermediate bulk containers
5.1 Scope of section
5.2 Application of section
5.3 Planning
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Hazard assessment
5.3.3 Location
5.4 Design and construction of stores
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Exits
5.4.3 Spillage containment
5.4.4 Lighting
5.4.5 Ventilation
5.4.5.1 General
5.4.5.2 Natural ventilation
5.4.5.3 Mechanical ventilation
5.5 General requirements
5.6 Security of storage areas
5.7 Storage in stacks
5.8 Storage of IBCs
5.9 Storage in freight containers
5.10 Storage in cabinets
5.10.1 Types of substances kept
5.10.2 Maximum quantities to be kept
5.10.3 Cabinet construction
5.10.4 Cabinet location
5.10.5 Exclusion of ignition sources
5.10.6 Cabinet marking
5.11 Offices within stores
6 Separation and segregation
6.1 Scope of section
6.2 Separation distances for stores
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Separation to protected places on adjoining properties
6.2.3 Separation to property boundary and ignition sources
6.2.4 Separation to on-site protected places
6.2.5 Measurement of separation distances
6.2.5.1 General
6.2.5.2 Measurement around a screen wall
6.3 Segregation within the store
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Segregation of dangerous goods from foodstuffs
6.3.3 Storage of dangerous goods of Division 5.1
6.3.4 Storage of non-dangerous goods in segregation spaces
6.3.5 Storage of non-dangerous goods in segregation spaces
7 Operational and personnel safety
7.1 Scope of section
7.2 General precautions
7.2.1 Control of entry
7.2.2 Clear access
7.2.3 Lighting
7.2.4 Ventilation
7.2.5 Activities within stores
7.2.6 Handling precautions
7.2.7 Opening of packages
7.2.8 Process feedstocks and products
7.2.9 Sources of ignition and heat
7.2.10 Safety information
7.2.11 Packagings for dangerous goods
7.2.12 Marking of packages
7.3 Operating procedures
7.3.1 General requirements
7.3.2 Operating procedures
7.3.3 Construction and maintenance procedures
7.3.4 Emergency procedures
7.3.5 Compliance with procedures
7.4 Placarding
7.4.1 Placarding of stores
7.4.2 Safety information
7.5 Housekeeping
7.5.1 Site upkeep
7.5.2 Housekeeping procedures
7.6 Effluent control
7.7 Construction and maintenance work
7.7.1 General
7.7.2 Routine work
7.7.3 Work permit
7.7.4 Preparation of work site
7.7.5 Completion of work and commissioning
7.7.6 Hot work
7.8 Personnel training
7.8.1 Job knowledge
7.8.2 Training
7.8.3 Contractors
7.8.4 Hygiene
7.9 Personal protective equipment
7.9.1 General
7.9.2 Types of personal protective equipment
7.9.3 Care and maintenance of personal protective equipment
7.10 First aid
8 Emergency management
8.1 Scope of section
8.2 Planning for emergencies
8.2.1 Considerations in designing premises
8.2.2 Emergency plan
8.2.2.1 General
8.2.2.2 Premises emergency plan
8.2.2.3 Plan for use by emergency services
8.2.2.4 Review of emergency plan
8.3 Manifest
8.4 Placarding
8.5 Management of leaks and spills
8.5.1 General
8.5.2 Clean-up materials and equipment
8.5.3 Actions for dealing with leaks and spills
9 Fire protection
9.1 Scope of section
9.2 Fire hazards
9.3 Fire protection measures
9.3.1 General
9.3.2 Design
9.3.3 Heat protection
9.3.4 Compatibility
9.3.5 Location
9.3.6 Weather protection
9.3.7 Labelling of firefighting equipment
9.3.8 Fixed fire protection and detection systems
9.3.9 Fire alarm systems
9.4 Portable fire extinguishers
9.4.1 General
9.4.2 Special risks
9.4.3 Maintenance
9.4.4 Limitations
9.5 Fire hose reels
9.6 Fire hydrants
9.7 Monitors
9.8 Automatic sprinkler systems
9.9 Water supply
9.10 Retention of fire water
9.11 Fire protection requirements
10 Waste storage and disposal
10.1 Scope of section
10.2 Storage of wastes
10.3 Waste management
10.4 Methods of disposal
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
D1 Hazard assessment
D1.1 Introduction
D1.2 Factors to be considered
D1.3 Hazards presented by the dangerous goods being stored
D1.4 Hazards presented by the storage conditions
D1.5 Hazards related to the environment
D2 Risk assessment
D2.1 Introduction
D2.2 Objectives of risk assessment
D2.3 Risk analysis/assessment
D2.4 Risk reduction
Appendix E
E1 Introduction
E2 Factors considered
E3 Specific requirements
E3.1 Requirements for the package store
E3.2 Requirements for the fork-lift truck
E3.3 Procedures and work permit
Appendix F
Appendix G
Cited references in this standard
ANSI Z358.1
Emergency eyewash and shower equipment
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