Assessment
Assessment and risk management
Training, information and supervision
Systems and procedures
Assessment and risk management
After reviewing the product's MSDS and container label, the hazards from ammonium nitrate need to be identified in the context of how the material is being stored and handled.
Following from this, a risk assessment needs to be undertaken to determine the nature, likelihood and severity of any incidents that may result in harm to persons, property of the environment (e.g. fire, explosion or spillage).
Appropriate control measures need to be considered and implemented to ensure that the risk to people, property and the environment is minimised as far as practicable.
Training, information and supervision
The occupier of the premises must ensure person employed at the premises are provided with training in:
- safe work methods for handling ammonium nitrate
- hazardous properties of ammonium nitrate
- location and use of safety and personal protective equipment
- action to take in an emergency (e.g. spills, fire or explosion).
Additionally, workers need to be given effective supervision to ensure systems and procedures are adhered to.
Systems and procedures
Procedures should be documented to inform workers about how to store and handle ammonium nitrate safely. The systems should ensure that the risks identified in your risk assessment are effectively managed.
The following are some examples of procedures that are appropriate:
- how to clean up a spill
- segregation of incompatible goods
- operating machinery
- lock up and security procedures
- inventory management and stock control
- what to do in a theft, fire or other emergency.
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