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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTENT

2 PRINCIPLES

3 DEFINITION

4 RESPONSIBILITIES

5 PROCEDURE

6 REFERENCES

7 RECORDS
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1. INTENT

1.1 This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) defines the general rules and good
practices required for handling, storing, transporting and decanting of
hazardous materials.
1.2 This SOP is a supplement to the MDC JSAs.
1.3 This activity is regarded as a high risk activity and should only be
undertaken when adhering to this SOP.
1.4 This procedure has been developed in line with the OSHAD CoP 1.0
Hazardous Materials Version 3.0 July 2016 and is applicable to all AADC staff
and contractor workers.

2. PRINCIPLES

2.1 Hazardous materials are very dangerous substances and shall only be
handled by trained persons.
2.2 These materials can be highly reactive, corrosive and/ or flammable/ explosive
2.3 Hazardous materials can be regarded as both physical and health hazards.

3. DEFINITIONS

Term Definition
Health Hazard A chemical / hazardous material which has the potential
to cause health effects on individuals i.e. chemicals that
are carcinogens, toxic or irritants, corrosives agents
Physical Hazard A chemical which is classified as a combustible liquid,
compressed gas, explosive, flammable substance and has
the potential to react and cause injury.
sos Safety Data Sheets - Previously Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS)
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4. RESPONSIBILITES

The EHS Manager is responsible to distribute this procedure to all involved parties
and monitor the implementation. Added responsibilities:

Role Handling, storing, transporting & decanting of

Hazardous Materials
Supervisor • Ensure that the contents of this SOP are adhered to
• Be aware of the contents of the SOS for each
material being handled
• Ensures that workers are trained to handle and
work with hazardous materials
• Observes this activity from time to time to
ensure compliance to this procedure
• Conduct periodic checks of storage areas -
ensure damaged or expired materials are
removed and suitable disposed
• Ensure health monitoring programme for
personnel working with hazardous materials
• Ensures that an emergency response plan has
been developed for hazardous materials incidents
Operators I workers • Ensures they are aware of the risks of working
with hazardous materials
• Be aware of the contents of the SOS for each
material being handled
• Work in accordance to this procedure
• Work in accordance with the supervisor's
instruction and guidance
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5. PROCEDURE

5.1 Offloading, storage, loading and transporting of Hazardous Materials

Required PPE
Face shield
Rubber gloves
Rubber / plastic apron
Safety I knee boots
Suitably rated respirator (not a dust mask)

5.1.1 The JSA for handling of hazardous materials shall be reviewed prior
to conducting this activity.

5.1.2 Ensure that these operations are conducted in accordance with the JSA
for handling of hazardous materials.

5.1.3 Ensure that all chemical containers are clearly marked indicating the contents.

5.1.4 Ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SOS) are available for each type of
chemical being delivered and stored.

5.1.5 All loading and off-loading of hazardous materials shall take place in
the chemical bulk store in AADC's main store facility.

5.1.6 Vehicles offloading chemicals containers (max of 20 litres) are to park as

close as possible to the chemical storage area in the store as possible --
vehicle shall be earthed in order to prevent static current.

5.1. 7 Chemical container shall only be moved by trained persons.

5.1.8 A suitable trolley/ cart shall be used for moving containers from the vehicle
to the storage area.

5.1.9 Full chemical containers must be placed in the specially demarcated

and labelled areas.

5.1.10 Loading of hazardous materials onto vehicles for use on AADC sites shall
be done by trained personnel.

5.1.11 Chemical containers are to be stored in the vehicle in sucha manner as to I

prevent it topping over and spillage.

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5.1.12 Ensure vehicle is uncluttered and does not have other material on-board.

5.1.13 SOS must accompany driver on the route to the destination.

5.1.14 Careful planning of the route is required.

The following should be considered when planning routes for transporting hazardous materials:

• Shortest and safest route - route which has less traffic

• Distance to travel -- plan for rest break(s) if required
• Consider a person to accompany the driver when required to assist
with loading and off-loading activities

5.2 Handling and decanting of Hazardous Materials

Required PPE

Face shield Rubber

gloves Rubber/
plastic apron Safety /
knee boots
Suitably rated respirator (not a dust mask)

5.2.1 Chemical containers shall be moved around site using a trolley/ cart
whenever possible.

5.2.2 No container with more than 20 litres shall be hand carried around site.

5.2.3 Containers shall be stored as close to the point of use as possible and
be suitably labelled.

5.2.4 No storage of containers in office or eating areas. ;

5.2.5 Decanting of chemicals shall be done by two operators and the following
shall be observed:

• Decant using a funnel when necessary i.e. into smaller containers

• Be aware of SOS and precautions to observe when decanting
• Decant slowly to avoid chemical reactions and spillages
5.2.6 Empty containers to be stored in specially demarcated and labelled areas.
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5.2. 7 Empty containers are to be disposed in accordance to the waste

management procedure.
5.2.8 PPE is to be cleaned and stored safely after use.

5.3 Chemical Leaks and Spills

Required PPE

Face shield Rubber

gloves Rubber/
plastic apron Safety I
knee boots
Suitably rated respirator (not a dust mask)

5.3.1 Be aware of the spills and clean-up process as detailed in the respective SOS.

5.3.2 Only trained personnel shall clean-up chemical spills.

5.3.3 All chemical leaks must be contained immediately upon discovery, and the
leak source repaired as soon as possible.

5.3.4 Spills must be cleaned up urgently to prevent further incidents - at no time

shall a leak be allowed to continue uncontained.

5.3.5 For large I uncontrolled chemical spills the respective emergency response
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5.4 Training and Competency

5.4.1 All personnel working with hazardous materials shall be made aware and
trained on the substances that they will be working with. Such training
shall include:

• Use and understanding of SOS;

• Properties of and the risks associated with the hazardous materials;
• Storage, handling and decanting requirements;
• Actions to take to prevent accidental exposures or releases of
hazardous materials;
• Appropriate disposal requirements;
 • Incompatible materials and segregation I separation requirements

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Meaning of labelling, signs and placards;
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Control measures to take in case of an incident involving
hazardous materials.
5.4.2 Personnel transporting hazardous materials shall be trained. Such training
shall
include:
• Safe driving techniques;
• Correct loading and unloading techniques;
• Correct techniques of securing loads;
• Actions to take in the event of an incident
• Actions to take in case of a release / spill during transporting
• Journey management.

6. REFERENCES

6.1 OSHAD SF CoP 1.0 Hazardous Materials -- Version 3.0, July 2016
6.2 OSHAD SF Element 2- Risk Management- Version 3.0, March 2017.

7. RECORDS (when required)

7.1 sos
7.2 Journey Plan
7.3 Training Record

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