Dangerous goods in the snowfields risk control checklist

Green season (pre-season) activities

Identification and notification of dangerous goods

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  All dangerous goods stored and handled in and around resort have been identified
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  WorkSafe Victoria has been notified of all dangerous goods stored or handled in excess of manifest quantity
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  Register of dangerous goods is up to date, readily accessible and accompanied by the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) where required
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  SDS for hazardous substances and dangerous goods are readily accessible

Risk management and emergency response

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  Sensors and safety alarms on artificial snowmaking plant are fitted, tested and appropriately calibrated
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  White season risk management plan has been prepared/reviewed, including:

• Emergency plan
• Emergency communication information
• Warden structure
• Emergency incident notification process
• Evacuation diagrams
• Consultation with Fire Rescue Victoria/Country Fire Authority

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  Emergency drills conducted

Dangerous goods security

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  All dangerous goods are stored in secure compounds or stores
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  All workers entering dangerous goods compounds or stores are appropriately authorised and trained
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  Locks are fitted to all dangerous goods compounds/stores, and used when area is unattended
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  Processes are in place for supervision of visitors to dangerous goods compounds or stores

Safety and emergency signage

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  Flammable liquid/gas warning signs are in place
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  Toxic gas warning signs are in place on artificial snowmaking plant and anhydrous ammonia stores
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  Appropriate placarding is in place on all bulk tanks and package stores
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  Ignitions warning signs such as ‘NO SOURCES OF IGNITION WITHIN 6 METRES’ are in place
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  Evacuation routes and assembly points signposted
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  Evacuation maps/diagram up to date and readily accessible

Labelling of dangerous goods

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  All packaged dangerous goods are labelled with compliant labels
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  Bulk containers are labelled with appropriate placards

Training

All persons involved in the storage and handling of dangerous goods are trained in:

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  Risks associated with dangerous goods
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  Safe handling of dangerous goods
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  Use of firefighting equipment
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  Correct use of PPE as outlined in SDS
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  Emergency notification and communication procedures
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  Evacuation procedures

White season (snow season) activities

General dangerous goods safety

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  Fuel is stored in a designated area
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  Access to fuel compound is kept clear
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  Only dangerous goods that are compatible are stored together
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  Ignition sources are not permitted within 6m of flammable liquids
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  Signage prohibiting eating and drinking in the fuel area is in place
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  Fuel storage areas are protected from impact
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  Spill kits are provided within 15m of fuel storage areas
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  Firefighting equipment is installed at dangerous goods storage and handling areas
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  Safety showers and eye wash stations are provided where required
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  Safety showers and eyes wash have been tested

LPG cylinder storage and handling

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  Cylinders are only changed by trained staff
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  Cylinders secure and restrained
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  Gas cylinders are stored in well ventilated areas
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  Cylinders are stored away from other dangerous goods and flammable materials
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  All cylinders, hoses and regulators have been inspected
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  Signage prohibiting smoking near cylinder store is in place
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  Cylinder storage areas are protected from impact

Fuel storage areas

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  Fuel is only stored in approved packaging
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  All ignition sources have been removed from areas where flammable liquids/gas are stored
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  Static electricity is minimised by the use of earthing of fuel tank and / or anti-static mats
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  Spill containment is in place for the volume of the largest container
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  Spill kits are provided and workers are trained in their use
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  Workers are trained in emergency actions in the event of a spill including waste disposal of used spill kits
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  Safety showers are installed in accordance with standard and are located in appropriate positions so they can be accessed within 10 seconds, where applicable
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  Safety showers have been tested
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  Eye wash stations are installed in accordance with standard and are located in appropriate positions so they can be accessed within 10 seconds
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  Eye wash stations have been tested
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  Fire extinguishers are installed and accessible

End of white season activities

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  Lessons learned discussed and recorded
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  Incident debriefs undertaken
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  All records appropriately archived
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  Preventative maintenance schedule for green season settled