Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and Storage
EHS-00005 R12
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15.3.1.2
Dumbwaiters and freight elevators can be used for
transport of chemicals,
but shall never be used as a chemical storage location, not even on a
temporary basis.
15.3.1.3
When carrying a one gallon size bottle, it shall be supported by one hand
at the neck of the bottle and one under the bottom. The use of chemical
carriers to move individual bottles is strongly recommended.
15.3.1.4
Multiple small containers (e.g. 20-100 ml or cc, 0.7-3.4 oz)
can be carried
in a chemical carrier or an over pack container of suitable size as long as
chemically compatible.
15.3.1.5
At no time shall either full or empty chemical bottles be transported without
its cover firmly fastened.
15.3.1.6
Empty bottles shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with the
hazardous waste procedures.
15.3.1.7
When two or more gallon size bottles
are transported, it shall be by means
of a cart which is constructed of a chemical resistant material.
15.3.1.8
The carts shall provide a means of restraining containers against
accidental dislodgment and breakage, and shall be capable of containing
the volume of the largest bottle, should it break.
15.3.1.9
The length or width of the cart shall not exceed 48 inches.
15.3.1.10
No more than 48 gallons shall be transported on one cart.
15.3.1.11
Non-compatible chemicals shall not be transported within the same cart,
dumbwaiter, or freight elevator at the same time (See Appendix A).
15.3.1.12
Bulk storage of cases of chemicals is limited to a stacking height of four
cases. The cases should be stacked on a spill
containment skid or on
shelves located within a spill containment area.
15.3.2
Five Gallon Drums
15.3.2.1
Five gallon drums shall be transported by means of cart or hand truck
designed for the load.
15.3.2.2
Five gallon drums may be stacked up to three drums high, provided that
the drums are designed for stacking, while they are in bulk storage. No
stacking of drums is allowed for In-Use storage.
