Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.4.3 Storage

• Ensure that all hazardous chemicals are stored in their original containers or if transferred to another container, in an approved container for the specific hazardous chemical. All containers shall be appropriately labeled with the name of the hazardous chemical or mixture contained in it. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling and identification requirements shall be used to identify the hazard of the hazardous chemical, as appropriate.

• Materials received from the vendor shall be immediately stored in a locked “hot room” in the warehouse complex or other designated location specifically constructed for this purpose. (Empty or unused areas in the warehouse will not be used to store these hazardous chemicals.) Bulk quantities of selected flammable and corrosive hazardous chemicals shall be stored in the warehouse’s “special structure room” designated for these hazardous chemicals.

  • Oxidizing agents shall be separated in storage from flammable or combustible materials and from mineral acids (Title 8, CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 5179, Uniform Fire Code, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPANational Fire Protection Association) Guidelines).

  • Hazardous chemicals which, when mixed react violently, or evolve toxic vapors or gasses, or which in combination become hazardous by reason of toxicity, oxidizing power, flammability, explosiveness, or other properties, shall be separated from each other in storage by distance, partitions, or otherwise so as to preclude accidental contact between them (Title 8, CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Section 5184, the Uniform Fire Code, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPANational Fire Protection Association) Guidelines).

  • Special precautions shall be exercised to ensure that these hazardous chemicals are never stored with food items per the California Retail Food Code.

• Gas Cylinders

  • All compressed gas cylinders, full or empty, shall be equipped with safety caps and chained to the storage racks provided for this purpose in the warehouse per the Uniform Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPANational Fire Protection Association) Guidelines.

    • All gas cylinders, full or empty, on the work site must be secured in such a manner as to prevent their being dropped or knocked over.

    • All gas cylinders shall be marked so as to identify clearly the hazardous chemicals contained in them.