How to store and handle dangerous goods?

1, Classification and Identification of Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods can be classified into multiple categories based on their properties, including but not limited to flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidants, toxic substances, corrosive substances, radioactive substances, etc. Correctly identifying hazardous materials is the first step in storage and handling, which requires companies to have a comprehensive hazardous material identification system, including the use of chemical safety data sheets (MSDS) or safety labels, to ensure that employees can accurately understand the characteristics, hazards, and preventive measures of each hazardous material.
2, Storage facilities and conditions
Special warehouse: Dangerous goods should be stored in a dedicated warehouse, and the warehouse design should comply with national safety standards, with functions such as fire prevention, explosion prevention, leakage prevention, and ventilation. Clear warning signs should be set up inside and outside the warehouse to restrict unrelated personnel from entering.
Separate storage: Dangerous goods of different categories should be stored separately to avoid accidents caused by mutual reactions. Especially flammable and explosive materials should be strictly isolated from oxidants, toxic substances, etc.
Temperature and humidity control: Adjust the temperature and humidity inside the warehouse according to the characteristics of hazardous materials to prevent deterioration or danger caused by environmental changes.
Safety facilities: The warehouse should be equipped with fire-fighting equipment, emergency response facilities for leaks, eye wash stations, etc., and regularly inspected and maintained to ensure their normal functioning.
3, Storage management
Storage inspection: Before storing dangerous goods, a detailed inspection should be conducted to confirm that the packaging is intact, the labels are clear, and the quantity is accurate.
Inventory monitoring: Use warehouse management systems or manual records to regularly inventory dangerous goods inventory, ensure consistency between accounts and reality, and promptly detect and handle abnormal situations.
First in, first out principle: To avoid the expiration or deterioration of hazardous materials, the first in, first out principle should be followed to ensure that the earliest stored hazardous materials are prioritized for use.
Regular inspection: Regularly inspect the appearance of dangerous goods to see if there are any leaks, deformations, damages, etc., and take timely measures to deal with them.
4, Handling and disposal
Homework standard: When handling hazardous materials, appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn, safety operating procedures should be followed, and direct contact with hazardous materials should be avoided.
Leakage handling: In the event of a hazardous material leakage, the emergency plan should be immediately activated, and measures such as isolation, evacuation, and containment should be taken to prevent the spread of the leaked material. Use appropriate absorbent materials or neutralizing agents to treat leaks, and properly dispose of waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
Disposal: The disposal of hazardous materials must strictly comply with relevant national laws and regulations, and qualified waste disposal companies must be selected to ensure safe and compliant disposal of waste.
Training and drills: Regularly train employees on the storage and handling of hazardous materials to enhance their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities. Organize emergency drills to verify the effectiveness of emergency plans and enhance team collaboration skills.
5, Informationization and Intelligent Management
Chemical Management System: Introducing a chemical management system to achieve electronic management of hazardous materials, including functions such as inbound, outbound, inventory monitoring, and early warning, to improve management efficiency.
Intelligent monitoring: Using IoT technology such as sensors, cameras, etc., real-time monitoring of environmental parameters and hazardous material status in the warehouse, timely detection and early warning of potential risks.
Big data analysis: Collect data during the storage and handling of hazardous materials, identify safety risk trends through big data analysis, and optimize management strategies.