Dangerous goods in the snowfields risk control checklist

Green season (pre-season) activities

Identification and notification of dangerous goods

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

Risk management and emergency response

• Sensors and safety alarms on artificial snowmaking plant are fitted, tested and appropriately calibrated
• 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
• Emergency drills conducted

Dangerous goods security

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

Safety and emergency signage

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

Labelling of dangerous goods

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

Training

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

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

White season (snow season) activities

General dangerous goods safety

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

LPG cylinder storage and handling

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

Fuel storage areas

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

End of white season activities

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