Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420:reg:15:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 5/22)
Character Range: 197484–202268

processing, Furniture and cabinet making glues, thinners, oils, waxes, plastics, rubber, shellac                              Saw dust, and fine wood dusts, flammable & combustible solvents

APPENDIX J – PRACTICAL EXAMPLES OF CONTROL MEASURES

The following table illustrates some situations involving risks from hazardous chemicals that may be encountered in the workplace, and provides some examples of controls that may be considered to eliminate or minimise the risks.  The conclusions you make in your assessment should be supported by clear and valid evidence.

Examples                                                                                                                                                               Examples of controls

    * Use of petrol driven vehicles in poorly ventilated work areas                                                                                                        * Ensure adequate ventilation. Consider use
                                                                                                                                                                             of electric or diesel vehicles.
    * Activities which involve prolonged skin contact with hazardous chemicals that are either readily absorbed through the skin or that can directly affect the skin      * Change work practices to avoid skin contact, or select and use appropriate PPE to control exposure
    * Handling of caustic or acidic chemicals where there is a potential for splashes onto the skin or eyes                                                                * Consider installing automated systems
                                                                                                                                                                             to dispense or transfer chemicals between containers. Use eye protection. Provide
                                                                                                                                                                             an emergency eyewash facility.
    * Dry sweeping of fine particulates                                                                                                                                    * Use vacuum cleaning as an alternative,
                                                                                                                                                                             or wet cleaning methods.
    * Manually cleaning printing screens or large printing rollers with large quantities of volatile solvents.                                                             * Automate or enclose the process and ensure adequate ventilation. Use non-volatile solvents or detergent/water based cleaning solutions
    * Processes for which monitoring results approach or exceed exposure standards                                                                                         * Upgrade ventilation systems so that monitoring results are well below the exposure standard. More efficient ventilation systems may avoid the need for expensive air monitoring in some situations.
    * Evidence of significant quantities                                                                                                                                   * Review control measures of the process
      of fine deposits on workers and surfaces,                                                                                                                              to minimise release of particles at the source.  Examples may include enclosing the process or installing ventilation systems. Review and revise housekeeping procedures to remove dust build up more frequently.
      or processes that generate fine mists
      or solid particulates (including fumes)
      within the breathing zones of workers
    * Application of volatile chemicals over large surface areas                                                                                                           * Substitute less volatile and hazardous solvents.

The following information provides more specific guidance and recommendations on managing
the risks for particular types of hazardous chemicals, primarily those hazardous chemicals that are dangerous goods. It gives in more detail some precautions that you should consider to assist in the safe management of higher hazard chemicals like gases under pressure, flammable liquids and solids, self-reactive and oxidising substances as well as advice on how to manage the risks during the abandonment or removal of underground storage tanks.
GAS CYLINDERS (Gases under pressure)
Used or empty cylinders should be treated with