Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420:reg:15:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00420
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 22/22)
Character Range: 261268–264453

process is repeated for the tank and the nozzles if the equipment is to be repaired or serviced externally.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Where the tank is not empty after spraying, skin contact and inhalation may occur during emptying.  Risks are minimised by following label directions and wearing appropriate PPE.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Yes
Storage and mixing                         Fire risks                                                                                    Storage and mixing operations involving the flammable concentrate are a dedicated work area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials like oxidisers (hypochlorite bleach).                                                                                                                                                               No                                                                                                                                                            Procedures in place and followed including not smoking in storage and mixing areas or while mixing.                                                                                                                                                            None
                                                                                                                                         Recommendations in AS 1940: Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids have been followed.
                                                                                                                                         Workers are provided with training and advised of the
                                                                                                                                         fire risks.

Notes
1. Organophosphate pesticides such as Chlorpyrifos, are hazardous chemicals for which health monitoring may be required. In this case, health monitoring is likely to be required for workers spraying and mixing the chemical if adequate controls are not used. However if adequate controls are in place and there is no risk to health, health monitoring may not be required. Workers not applying the insecticide, such as thinners, pruners and pickers, would not need health monitoring provided recommended re-entry periods are observed and spraying is not carried out near them when they are working.