Chemical

Although appearing to be similar to petroleum product systems, the storage and handling of chemicals and materials used in making pharmaceuticals are subject to very different rules and regulations.

New regulations and handling advice can be found on the GHS International website and the Work Health and Safety Act. 2011. Much of the Federal legislation content carries the following warning—“Some provisions of this legislation are not in operation”.

We at Moore Management understand the unique requirements for the design and construction of handling and storage systems for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We also have extensive experience producing systems compliant with all applicable legislation.

When designing for pharmaceutical manufacturers and producers, many designers and builders do not see the connection between flammable or dangerous products and compliance as volumes are normally below minor storage limits as they are often decanted for use in laboratories or work rooms. However, this can happen multiple times, and consequently, minor storage limits are often exceeded.

We will work with you to analyse your processes and workflows and design systems that are fully compliant and contribute to a safer working environment.

Example:

Wineries fall under the chemicals category. However, they can sometimes slip under the compliance radar. For example, a rare but catastrophic event is a fire in the blending area caused by an inappropriate method of storing ethanol, a major component used in wine and spirit making. Ethanol is a Class 3 Flammable product that requires compliance in the design and construction of its storage and handling systems.

A Plant Audit can be a sound investment.

Areas like your Dangerous Goods store may appear compliant; however, facilities, processes and regulations change over time. Similarly, other chemicals recognised as noxious toxic or carcinogenic must be stored and handled in appropriate and compliant systems.

Minimise risk by conducting a Moore Management plant audit to ensure all your hardware, systems, and processes are fully compliant.