 All poisons should be stored at least five (5) Toxic Substances metres away from Dangerous Goods of any Class 6.1 other class to prevent accidental Dangerous Goods contamination or reaction, and five (5) metres from foodstuffs and animal feed to prevent contamination  All poisonous liquids should be stored on the Ingestion, inhalation or skin contact with very lower racks or shelves to reduce the risk of small quantities of these substances may be breakage and spillage extremely dangerous to a person's health, even fatal. Spillages may have very serious effects on  Liquids should not be stored above solids to the environment. avoid contamination or deterioration of the packaging below Types of Toxic Dangerous Goods Dangerous Goods licensing is required for a total quantity on site exceeding: Chemical properties  10 kg/L of PG 1 Poisons may be liquid or in solid form such as  100 kg/L of PG 11 powder, pellets or cakes. Some may release dangerous fumes, while others may release  1,000 kg/L of PG 111 dangerous dust particles. Many poisons create extremely dangerous fumes when heated or if Signs (diamond signs 250 mm square) are involved in a fire or in contact with acids. Some required for all licensed storage areas, and liquid poisons (mainly pesticides and herbicides) recommended for smaller storages. use flammable liquids as solvents. For these products the rules for poisons and those for Security measures to guard against unauthorised flammable liquids apply. entry must be provided.

Packing Groups Spillage clean-up equipment and personal protective equipment should be provided. The Poisons are grouped into Packing Groups (PG) PPE should always be kept in good order and be according to how great the immediate danger is: ready for immediate use. The equipment required will depend on the quantities of DG, their type and  PG 1 Great danger (eg. cyanide, some petrol their handling methods. Clean-up equipment anti-knock additives, many concentrated should include: pesticides and herbicides)  PG 11 Medium danger (eg. aniline, arsenic,  chemically resistant goggles, gauntlets and phenol, pesticides and herbicides) boots  PG 111 Minor danger (eg. trichloroethylene  respirators which must be suitable for the type and some other non-flammable degreasers) of poisons handled The PG is shown on the package label or in the  a plastic bin with absorbent material, broom Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The PG and shovel varies with the degree of dilution. Emergency procedures should be prepared for Some scheduled poisons and some weedicides situations which could be fatal, to allow medical and herbicides (such as Round-up) are not treatment without delay. Telephone numbers of classified as DG. doctors and hospital and a collection of all relevant MSDS should be available wherever the Storage methods ambulance or doctor will report in an emergency.

Floors, racks and shelving should be non-absorbent. Wooden shelves used to store Disclaimer toxic liquids should be sealed. Laminate or particle board may not be suitable. ITE Services can not warrant and does not represent that this material, at the time of Basic storage rules: distribution, is complete, reliable and/or free from error.  All poisons should be kept on pallets, racks or shelves to allow faster detection of leaks and ITE Services also can not accept any for easier clean-up responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense you might incur as a result of the use

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