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Document Title: Chemical Storage Procedure

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Contents

1 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 4
4 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 5
5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 7
Warehouse team (Materials Controller, Material Inspector, Storeman) .....................................7
Team Leads and Supervisors .........................................................................................................8
SOCAR Polymer HSE DEPARTMENT: .............................................................................................8
SOCAR Polymer Environmental Team: .........................................................................................8
SOCAR Polymer PP and HDPE Plants Employees: .........................................................................9
6 CHEMICAL STORAGE ............................................................................................................................. 9
Chemical Storage Area ..................................................................................................................9
Shelf Storage .............................................................................................................................. 11
Storage Containers..................................................................................................................... 11
7 LABELLING ........................................................................................................................................... 11
8 QUARANTINE ...................................................................................................................................... 12
9 CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY AND SEGREGATION ................................................................................. 12
10 GUIDELINES ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Acids ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Caustics ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Oxidizers..................................................................................................................................... 13
Toxic Materials ........................................................................................................................... 13
TEAL (TRIETHYLALUMINIUM)..................................................................................................... 13
T 2110 (CATALYST IN HEXANE) .................................................................................................. 14
MT 2510 (CATALYST IN HEXANE) ............................................................................................... 14
MT 4510 (CATALYST IN HEXANE) ............................................................................................... 14
11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OTHER PARTIES .................................................................................. 14
CONTROL OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS ............................................................................................ 14
12 HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................... 14
13 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ...................................................................................................................... 15
14 WASTE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................... 15
15 TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................ 15
16 CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT DATABASE ............................................................................................... 16
SDS Database ............................................................................................................................. 16
COSHH Assessment .................................................................................................................... 17
17 AUDITING AND COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................. 17
18 ATTACHMENTS.................................................................................................................................... 18
Attachment 1 – Hazardous Materials Inventory Format. ...................................................................... 18
Attachment 2 – End User Chemical Inventory Format ........................................................................... 19
Attachment 3 – Dangerous Goods Classification and Packaging Symbols. .......................................... 20

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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to ensure that chemicals are handled and stored safely in the work area,
and in compliance with national and international regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Safe chemical storage is an essential step in the safe management of hazardous chemicals. Proper storage
involves assessing, determining basic storage requirements, establishing optimum compatible groupings,
dating items with a shelf-life, and making routine assessments of chemicals in storage, removing
chemicals that are no longer needed. To define associated risks and controls for the hazardous materials
storage, handling, usage and disposal, which may cause temporary or permanent harm to health and
environment. This procedure has been developed to ensure proper effectiveness of the hazardous
materials storage at the SOCAR Polymer PP and HDPE plants.

2 SCOPE
This procedure applies to all hazardous chemicals stored at SOCAR Polymer and all Company employees,
including visitors and contractors, who work with hazardous chemicals.

3 REFERENCES

Document Number Document Title

SP-030-PR-032 HSE Plan

SP-030-PR-016 Spill Prevention and Control Procedure

SP-030-PR-018 Emergency Response Plan

SP-030-PR-011 Waste Management Procedure

SP-030-PR-017 Task Risk Assessment

SP-030-PR-014 Hazardous Materials Management Plan

SP-030-PR-002 Incident Investigation Procedure

SP-030-PR-008 HSE Training Program

SP-450-PC-001-03 Training Matrix

SP-410-PR-003 Goods Receipt Procedure

SP-030-PR-018 Emergency Response Plan

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4 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Abbreviation/Acronym Description

Substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled

Carcinogenic or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce
cancer or increase its incidence

Substances which by chemical action attack epithelial

tissue – of skin, or mucous membranes with which they
Corrosive Substances
are in contact, or which in the event of leakage are
capable for damaging or destroying other goods

COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Substances and preparations which may explode under

Explosive Substances the effect of flame, or which are more sensitive to
shocks or friction than dinitrobenzene

Substances and preparations having a flash point equal

Flammable Liquid Substances
to or greater than 21 °C and less than or equal to 55 °C

Highly Flammable Liquid is one with a flash point less than 21°C

Liquid is one with a flash point less than 0 °C and a boiling

Extremely Flammable
point of 35 °C or less.

Flammable solids are readily combustible solids and

solids which may cause fire through friction. Flammable
Flammable Solid Substances solids are any materials in the solid phase of matter that
can readily undergo combustion in the presence of a
source of ignition under standard circumstances.

Pure gases, mixtures of gases, mixtures of one or more

gases with one or more other substances and articles
containing such substances. A gas is a substance which
at 50 °C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kPa (3
bar) or is completely gaseous at 20 °C at the standard
pressure of 101.3 kPa. In the UN Model Regulations, the
Gases IMDG Code and the ICAO Technical Instructions, gases
are assigned to one of the following three divisions,
based on the primary hazard:
Flammable gases
Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Toxic gases

Substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled

Harmful or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may involve
limited health risks

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Any substance which has the following potential

properties: explosive, oxidizing, highly flammable or
Hazardous Material flammable, irritant, toxic, carcinogenic, corrosive,
infectious, Teratogenic, mutagenic; substances which
(HAZMAT) release toxic or very toxic gases in contact with air, water
or acid; substances which are capable after disposal of
producing another substance, and eco-toxic substances”

The substances which presents a hazard during

Miscellaneous Substances transportation, but which does not meet the definition
of any other hazard class.

SDS Safety Data Sheet

Agent capable of producing a mutation, i.e. permanent

Mutagenic
change in the genetic material of cells

They not necessarily combustible, may, generally by

yielding oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion
Oxidizing Substances
of other material, and articles containing such
substances

CLP Chemicals Labelling and Packaging

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)

Owner
Polymer LLC

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Substances or mixtures of substances designed to

produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or
Pyrotechnics
a combination of these as the result of non-detonating
self-sustaining exothermic chemical reactions

A person who, because of qualifications and experience,

has the skills

Competent person necessary to perform the stated duties (In the case of
excavation this is to be a civil engineer with a minimum
of 2 years practical experience in assessing ground
conditions).

The first level of containment, that is, the inside portion

Primary Containment of the ccontainer that comes into immediate contact its
inner surface with the material being contained

Is the containment of hazardous liquids in order to

Secondary containment prevent pollution of soil and water. Common techniques
include the use of spill berms to contain oil-filled

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equipment, fuel tanks, truck washing decks, or any other

places or items that may leak hazardous liquids.

Self-reactive substances are thermally unstable

substances liable to undergo a strongly exothermic
Self-Reactive Substances
decomposition even without participation of oxygen
(air).

Substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled

or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce
Teratogenic
non-hereditary congenital malformations or increase
their incidence

The holding of hazardous materials for a temporary

Temporary Storage Area period at the end of which the hazardous material is
transported, treated or disposed.

Substances which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if

Toxic Substances they penetrate the skin, may involve serious, acute or
chronic health risks even death

WTN Waste Transfer Note

5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse team (Materials Controller, Material Inspector, Storeman)

Responsible for checking material against Purchase Order, HSE & Quality Requirements.
Inspection duties for all materials for compliance with PO/Requisition certification requirements,
SDS, labelling information before allocating to storage location or issue to the designated end
destination (i.e. assets, fabrication facilities etc.).
The Warehousing Team should maintain a database of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for HazMat
stored in the Chemical warehouse. Warehouse leaders should communicate the warehouse staff
on the information presented on the SDS for materials on hand or routinely stored.
The Warehouse Team should provide copy of the SDS with the materials issued to the end-users.
The Warehouse Team should maintain a register of the HazMat stored or handled at the
warehouse facilities. A current SDS should accompany the register or list of the HazMat for each
of the products identified.
The register of the HazMat may be maintained in the warehouse management system as long as
it provides easy access to the information above to all workers who are likely to be involved in
their handling. The register should be maintained to ensure it is current and updated when:
New HazMat are delivered to the warehouse.
Manufacturer or supplier provides a revised SDS.
Use/storage of existing HazMat is discontinued.

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Team Leads and Supervisors

To ensure that all hazardous materials on site are stored safely, that unauthorized access is
prevented, and to ensure that the environment and the workers are protected against
accidents, injury and poisoning at work.
To ensure acquiring and choosing the chemicals to eliminate or minimize the risk to personnel
and the environment
To ensure choosing the appropriate equipment and machinery for work with hazardous
materials
To ensure elimination or reduction of exposure by establishing engineering controls, safe
procedures and practices.
To ensure that information and training to all workers involved in hazardous materials storage
arrangements
To ensure cooperation with improved controls.
Making sure that all hazardous materials are correctly labeled to clearly identify the contents,
and that SDS and COSHH Assessments are provided and made available to workers and their
representatives
Instructing all workers, particularly those who are new, about the hazards involved and the safety
and environmental precautions to be taken when handling hazardous materials;
Undertaking effective supervision of all tasks involving hazardous materials to ensure correct
operation and prevent any hazards that may result from lack of knowledge or experience of
workers;
Implementing/maintaining of planned preventive maintenance program, repair and periodic
inspection of equipment and machinery, and workplaces.
Complying with safe working practices and enforcing compliance of their teams
Managing the provision, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required for
handling hazardous materials;
Addressing the daily issues pertaining to the use of hazardous materials with a view to
protecting workers from the risks arising from day-to-day work and preserving the environment.

SOCAR Polymer HSE DEPARTMENT:

The HSE Department will be responsible for the environmental and health assessment of any
newly purchased hazardous materials based on the SDS.
The HSE Department will be responsible to establish and maintain exposure monitoring
including medical surveillance.
The HSE Department is responsible for periodic inspection of hazardous materials storage.
Advises on appropriate PPE for protection against chemical hazards.

SOCAR Polymer Environmental Team:

The Environmental Specialist shall place the SDS copy on the centralized SDS database on SOCAR
Polymer network share drive under the same SDS number as placed on the chemical container
by Warehouse personnel.
Environmental Specialist shall link in the SDS register corresponding SDS file on the centralized
SDS database
Environmental Specialist shall be responsible in providing Dangerous Goods Code (GHS, ADR,
IMDG etc) symbol label in Azerbaijani and English and in accordance to substance classification.
Prior to procurement and use of chemicals, appropriate environmental assessment shall be
completed by Environmental Specialist to confirm products with the best environmental
performance are procured if the chemical will be discharged to the environment

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As part of the assurance process, Environmental Specialist and/or Environmental Lead is

responsible for verifying that the Hazardous Materials Inventory is regularly updated and
maintained by Warehouse.
Environmental Specialist and Environmental Lead shall be responsible in updating and
maintaining End User Chemical Inventories. The purpose of End User Chemical Inventories is to
provide chemical custodians, end users, HSE staff, Medical services, and emergency response
teams with accurate and up to date chemical hazard information
Environmental Specialist shall provide COSHH Assessment for the delivered substance and place
it on the COSHH Assessment database on the SOCAR Polymer network share drive.
Environmental Specialist shall incorporate this information into the End User Chemical
Inventory for the facility to have accurate information at any given time.
Prior to procurement and use of chemicals, appropriate environmental assessment shall be
completed by Environmental Specialist to confirm products with the best environmental
performance are procured if the chemical will be discharged to the environment
SOCAR Polymer PP and HDPE Plants Employees:
Employees shall cooperate fully with management and supervision in carrying out their duties
and should comply with all procedures and practices relating to safety, health and
environmentally sound use of hazardous materials at work.
They should familiarize themselves with and follow the instructions given by their supervision,
SDS and COSHH Assessments. Workers shall take all precautionary steps prescribed to minimize
risk to themselves or others, property or the environment.
make full and proper use of all devices and controls provided for their protection and / or for
the protection of others;
examine the equipment before beginning work;
report forthwith to their immediate supervisor any situation which they believe could present
a risk, and which they cannot properly deal with themselves.

6 CHEMICAL STORAGE
Chemical Storage Area
Storage includes bulk, tanks, piping, cylinders, bottles and container storage of solid, liquid
and gaseous chemicals. Storage includes used and unused chemicals such as partially filled
containers, and chemicals stored in containers other than their original container, and
chemical “heels” left within tanks, piping or containers.
All materials and substances are stored on site shall be in appropriate containers that are fit
for purpose and in compliance with EU ADR and national regulations.
All hazardous materials including chemical wastes shall be stored in a manner that reduces the
risk of worker exposure, spills, releases and fire accidents. Chemicals shall be stored in clearly
designated storage areas which are contained, secured, illuminated, well-ventilated, inspected
and maintained.
Each segregated storage area shall have an impermeable bund to ensure secondary
containment of 110% of the largest vessel volume. Where practicable chemical storage areas
will be provided with a roof. Chemicals/ Hazardous Materials shall be protected from excess
temperature and precipitation in accordance with the requirements of the chemical suppliers
defined in the SDS or any other relevant documentation.

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All centralised stores of fuel, oil and chemicals shall be sited in specific designated areas on
site on an impervious base within a suitably bounded area and more than 10 m away from any
surface waters.
Any fuel, oil and chemicals not stored within the centralised, bounded store, will be stored in
drip trays and shall be more than 10 m away from surface waters or areas where risks of impact
are high.
All storage tank ancillary equipment (piping, gauges, taps) will be situated within the bund
Each hazardous materials storage area shall have a person designated as overall responsible
for that area. Hazardous materials shall be segregated from other stores. Access to storage
areas shall be prohibited to unauthorized personnel. Storage areas shall be signposted. The
signs shall be clearly visible and have recognized symbols.
Chemical storage area drainage system as well as fixed storage containers shall be checked
regularly by the Maintenance Department through routine audits for leaks or deteriorated
equipment.
Designated chemical waste accumulation and chemical storage areas must be clearly
identified with legible signs for flammable, oxidizing materials/wastes, etc.
All hazardous materials containers must be labelled with the hazards, marked with the
contents of the material and be in good condition.
All material and waste containers must be kept closed when not being used. Containers used
for storage of hazardous materials and waste must be compatible with the contents.
Storage areas must be illuminated
Open flames, smoking and localized heating units are not permitted in or near storage areas.
Mixing of chemicals on surfaces used for storage is not allowed
Aisles surrounding storage areas are free from obstruction and other tripping hazards
There are no underground hazardous material storage tanks.
The following equipment and information should be provided on site at all chemical storage
areas:
Spill response equipment / Spill Kits / Vermiculites
Type of spill kits distinguished upon of liquid’s origin that must be cleaned up.
General Purpose Spill Kits: Made with absorbents to clean up both water-based fluids and
lubricants, diesel, etc.
Oil Spill Kits: Made with absorbents that repel water and float on water. Used to clean up
hydrocarbons motor oil, jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, hydraulic oil etc.
Chemical Spill Kits: Made with absorbents to clean up aggressive fluids such as acids and
solvents. Hazmat kits absorb hydrocarbons as well as water-based fluids.
Usage of spill kits shall be undertaken by trained and competent personnel
Adequate quantities of suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fire suppression equipment / fire extinguishers
SDS applicable to the chemicals being stored
Name(s) and telephone numbers of personnel to contact in the event of emergency
Main chemical storage areas shall have emergency shower facilities
NOTE: These items shall be regularly inspected to ensure that it is fully operational

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All hazardous material containers must be properly stacked and secured to prevent falling,
obstruction of access and be visibly labelled. Stability of stacks should be maintained by
bonding, stepping, tying or other means. Safety belts are useful aids when dealing with high
stacks and awkward shapes. Care should also be taken in stacking material near machinery or
operations which cause vibrations. Materials Handling Equipment such as trolleys, hand
trucks, pallet trucks, chain blocks and slings used for moving and handling materials should be
kept in a safe and serviceable condition.
The ratio of height to base dimensions of large stacks should be correctly proportioned so that
failure of part or whole of the stack does not occur. Unsafe stacking is not permitted.
Suitable means should be used to protect workers from injury due to sharp corners,
projections or edges on structures and/or stored material. Safe access, by means of ladders,
platforms or walkways, must be provided for workers required to climb or remove goods from
stacks, shelves and fixtures.
Storage shelving (if any) should be of wood or metal
205-liter drums shall be secured to pallets and limited to double-stacking.
All storage locations shall have current up-to-date SDS information available for each chemical
/ hazardous material stored.
Storage areas must be secure when not in use and are available to authorized personnel only.
Shelf Storage
Large or heavy bottles and containers are stored on shelves no higher than waist level.
Containers of chemicals are stored at or below eye level, where possible.
Reagent bottles or containers do not protrude over the shelf edges.
Enough storage space is allotted, ensuring that shelves are not crowded.
Shelves and benches are level and stable. Shelving units are securely fastened to the wall.
The weight limit of the shelves is not exceeded.
Shelves are clean, free from chemical contamination, or any other obstruction or waste
(e.g. papers).
Storage Containers
Storage containers are inspected periodically for rust, corrosion and leakage.
Damaged containers are replaced or repaired immediately.
Chemicals are stored in sealed containers, not beakers or open vessels.
Stoppers are easily removed from bottles or containers.

7 LABELLING
Warehouse personnel will ensure that the necessary initial steps are taken when a chemical first enters
the site. They must ensure:
Chemical is correctly identified
Chemical classified and labelled
Up-to-date SDS is provided
Chemical container is free of damages
These conditions should always be met before the chemical is placed in storage or put into use. HSE
Department shall be contacted for clarifications on classification or labelling information.

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Materials Controller shall be responsible for placing bi-lingual (in Azerbaijani and in English language)
chemical identification labels on the chemical containers. Chemical identification label shall identify the
substance, nature of hazards, corresponding SDS number, precautions in handling and other information
to enable safe storage, handling, and use.
All containers must be properly labelled with appropriate supplier labels or workplace labels.
Labels are firmly attached to the containers. Container labels include both date of receipt and anticipated
disposal (necessary only for chemicals which degrade over time).
Areas where hazardous materials are used or stored, or hazardous conditions exist, shall be identified
with the nature of the hazard and isolated with enclosures or barricades and facilities installed to prevent
damage to environment due to spillage.
Environmental Team shall be responsible in providing Dangerous Goods Regulation (IMDG/ADR Code)
symbol label in Azerbaijani English in accordance to substance classification.
Dangerous Goods Code label shall be provided on each individual chemical container if the chemical is
issued to the end user. All bulk storage containers must be clearly labelled in appropriate languages
identifying the nature of the contents, the appropriate spill response actions, and the location of the
relevant spill response equipment. Dangerous Goods Code label shall be provided near the bulk storage
if chemical is transferred to the site chemical storage area for storage. When issued to the end user,
Dangerous Goods Code label shall be provided on each individual container.
The Dangerous Goods Code Classification and Labelling (APPENDIX-4) shall be used for guidance on
provision of classification codes and symbols.
Any chemical container not identified by an information label must be reported to HSE department.

8 QUARANTINE
If a hazardous substance / product is damaged, delivered without SDS etc., the product shall be
transported to the quarantine area assigned within the chemical storage area. Warehouse personnel is
responsible for informing the Environmental Team on the substance with absent SDS.
The Material Controller shall obtain SDS by contacting the manufacturer. The hazardous product shall
remain in the quarantine area until the SDS for it has not been obtained.

9 CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY AND SEGREGATION

All hazardous materials shall be segregated and stored according to their chemical properties.
Segregation could be by distance, by interspersing with other goods of low hazard, by inert substances or
even a true physical barrier. The amount of segregation depends upon the nature and extent of the hazard
which it is aimed to minimize.
All incompatible material and chemical wastes must be stored separately (for ex. flammables and
oxidizers). Sufficient bounded areas shall be available to store incompatible materials separately. A single
bounded area must not be used to store two or more incompatible materials
Evaluation of compatibility shall be carried out by both delivering and receiving parties. HSE Dept. to be
consulted when required.
For the purposes of segregation, the simple general rule is that products should not be brought or stored
close together if their respective hazard symbols are different, whether the symbols are in a hazard
diamond or not. The following guidelines should be followed to prevent accidents due to incompatible
chemicals:

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Flammables should be stored together, corrosives should be stored together, but acids and alkalis should
be segregated from each other.
Acids will not be stored in the vicinity of organic materials.
Galvanized drums shall not be used for the storage or transport of acid or alkaline solutions.
Overhead acid and caustic tanks shall be fitted with easily accessible emergency shut off valves, located
in a safe area. They shall have adequate overflow pipes discharging to a safe location where spillages may
drain away.

10 GUIDELINES
Chemicals are not exposed to direct sunlight or localized heat.
It is recommended that containers of corrosive chemicals shall be stored in trays large enough
to contain spillage or leakage.
Chemicals are stored by reactive class (i.e. flammables with flammables, oxidizers with
oxidizers).
Incompatible chemicals are physically separated from each other.
SDS for each chemical must be consulted for proper storage instructions and must be accessible
to the storage area.
Current chemical inventory is accessible to the storage area and updated regularly.
In all cases, the material safety data sheet (SDS) must be consulted for specific instruction on
safe storage and incompatibility information.
Acids
Oxidizing acids are segregated from organic acids, flammable and combustible materials.
Acids are separated from caustics and from reactive metals such as sodium, magnesium and
potassium.
Acids are segregated from chemicals which can generate toxic gases on contact such as sodium
cyanide and iron sulphide.
Caustics
Caustics are stored away from acids.
Solutions of inorganic hydroxides are stored in polyethylene containers.
Caustics are stored below eye level.
Oxidizers
Oxidizers are stored away from flammable, combustible and reducing agents (e.g. zinc, alkaline
metals).
Oxidizers should not be stored on combustible surfaces.
Toxic Materials
Toxic materials shall be stored separately from flammable liquids.
TEAL (TRIETHYLALUMINIUM)
Corrosive and Highly Flammable Material.
Keep under dry nitrogen containing less than 10 ppm oxygen. Protect from moisture. A
Keep container tightly closed and in well ventilated area.
Safe distance from other flammable material storage or processing
Space for storage of full and empty containers
Easy access for forklifts and maintenance
Fire resistant walls and sloping of the floor via gutters to a burning pit.

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Maintain burning pit dry and free of rainwater

Well ventilated cells
Enough space for escape routes
Control panel at a safe location
Emergency shut-off switch + fail safe system
T 2110 (CATALYST IN HEXANE)
Corrosive and Highly Flammable Material.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources
Ground/bound container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical
ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
MT 2510 (CATALYST IN HEXANE)
Corrosive and Highly Flammable Material.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources
Ground/bound container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical
ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
MT 4510 (CATALYST IN HEXANE)
Corrosive and Flammable Material.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources
Ground/bound container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical
ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge

11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OTHER PARTIES

All Contractors and Sub-contractors shall provide information of the chemicals prior to delivery to the
worksite to SOCAR Polymer HSE Department. Provided information shall be carefully reviewed for
ensuring that proposed chemicals are compliant with requirements stated in this procedure.
Environmental Specialist shall incorporate this information into the End User Chemical Inventory for the
facility to have accurate information at any given time.
CONTROL OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Control of chemical hazards shall be carried out at all levels (i.e., at the source of the hazard: site, facility,
and activity; at the path between the source and the worker; at the worker).
Control of chemical hazard shall follow the same hierarchy of controls as any other health and safety
hazard, i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering, and personal protective equipment. When controls for
hazardous chemicals are established, they should be based on the hazard analysis, including any additive
or synergistic effects.
All controls should be evaluated using an integrated approach. Do not duplicate hazard analysis or overlay
controls, i.e., if two types of hazard are present which use similar types of controls; the more protective
control should be used.

12 HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before handling any hazardous chemicals, supervision must ensure all precautions identified in SDS.
Control Measures shall be identified and established through the Risk and COSHH Assessments.

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The assessment process shall start with ensuring that the chosen substance presents the least risk to
PERSONNEL health based on the risk management hierarchy when deciding upon control options, as
follows
Elimination of substance or process;
Substitution with a less hazardous substance and/or process;
Engineering measures such as containment and ventilation;
Procedural measures, e.g. segregation, limiting exposure time, good housekeeping, standing
instructions/procedures/permits, supervision, housekeeping, personal hygiene etc.;
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall only be used as a last option.
When hazardous chemicals (liquids or liquefied gases) are being discharged or offloaded from road
transport, warning notices shall be displayed on either side of the discharging point. Road transport
wheels shall be chocked, in addition to applying the hand brake, to prevent any movement; the engine
must be switched off and the driver must be present throughout the whole operation.
Persons working in the immediate vicinity of operations involving hazardous chemicals must be warned
of any possible risk of exposure and should be suitably protected.
All persons working with hazardous materials must know the location of the nearest eye wash station
and/or emergency shower and the correct method of operation of these showers.

13 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SOCAR Polymer Management has a responsibility to establish procedures to deal with emergencies and
accidents that might arise from the use of hazardous chemicals at work.

14 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Hazardous waste containers being prepared for off-site disposal shall be accumulated in a designated
storage area that is designed with secondary containment and proper ventilation.
Removal and final disposition of waste chemicals shall be documented and reported as per Operations
Waste Management Plan.
All chemical waste shall be accompanied by WTN, relevant waste passports and material safety data
sheets.

15 TRAINING
All SOCAR Polymer personnel including workers, supervisors, managers and, if necessary, contractors and
sub-contractors involved in handling chemicals shall receive appropriate training covering all applicable
health, safety and environmental requirements.
Personnel who do not handle chemicals directly shall receive a basic understanding training on hazards
of various chemical classes and general worksite requirement.
Those who handle hazardous cleaning or other potentially hazardous chemicals shall be instructed in safe
handling techniques, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) use, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
The content and rigor of training should be commensurate with the potential hazards, exposures, workers
roles and responsibilities. Minimum training requirements are enable a worker to:
Applicable regulation

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Roles and responsibilities in relation to chemical management, emergency procedures and spill
containment.
Identify resources for chemical information
Explain information contained on the SDS, COSHH assessment and label
Locate the SDS in the area
Name hazardous chemicals / substances in the area
Describe the proper handling and storage of chemicals
Demonstrate actions necessary to handle chemical spills
Describe the proper disposal of chemicals
Demonstrate proper use and care of personal protective equipment
Explain emergency and first aid measures
Understand pollution prevention requirements
Employees that routinely handle hazardous materials will receive additional training emphasising the
preventative methods, hazards and mitigating measures associated with reporting, clean up and
documentation of hazardous materials spills. Specific training on spill response will be undertaken in
accordance with the SOCAR Polymer Training Programme.

16 CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT DATABASE

SDS Database
All SDSs for chemicals used at plants site shall be available at centralized SDS database on SOCAR Polymer
network share drive under SDS Register.
Department personnel involved in handling of hazardous material shall have at least one person with
access to centralized SDS database on SOCAR Polymer network share drive.
Management and supervision involved in the use of hazardous materials shall ensure that a set of hard
copy of SDS for chemicals used within their sphere of operations is made available at the worksite.
It is the end user supervisor’s responsibility to communicate details of any hazardous chemicals, their
possible effects and precautions to all who may come into contact with the chemicals stored at SOCAR
Polymer plants. The following data shall be included on the SDS:
Identification of the chemical and Manufacturer.
Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazard Identification (2 symbols)
First Aid Measures
Fire-fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures (spillage)
Handling and Storage
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Physical and Chemical Properties
Stability and Reactivity
Toxicological Information
Ecological information
Disposal Consideration
Transport Information
Regulatory Information

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COSHH Assessment
Before entering to the work site, all personnel on the site shall be instructed to segregate their COSHH
assessment for handling of chemicals shall be undertaken prior chemical handling activities under
different circumstances (enclosed spaces, use of different equipment, etc). Only competent and certified
personnel must lead the preparation of COSHH Assessments. SOCAR Polymer Training Programme
identifies personnel required to undergo COSHH trainings. Management and supervision involved in the
use of hazardous materials shall ensure compliance with the above statement.
COSHH assessment shall provide as a minimum the following information:
Substance / material, supplier and contacts
Exposure time and conditions (scenario)
Exposure limits
Hazards (symbols)
Hazard rating
Health information
Spillage information
First Aid information
Fire Precautions
Other considerations: engineering controls, possible risks, etc.
Control Measures
PPE
All COSHH assessments of chemicals used on PP and HDPE plants shall be made available for all users on
SOCAR Polymer network share drive under SDS and COSHH Assessment Register.

17 AUDITING AND COMPLIANCE

SOCAR Polymer Chemical Management system shall be subject to both internal and external audits as
part of HSE Assurance process. These audits shall be conducted per schedule specified in the HSE
Assurance Plan. Onsite chemical management arrangements shall form part of safety inspections and
environmental walkthroughs. A CMP Inspection Checklist will be used and shall include points such as the
following:
Identify the names of chemicals used or stored
The classification of the chemical
The total quantity of the product
The degree of hazard of the product
The risks associated with use or storage
The personal protective equipment required
Emergency procedures and equipment needed for exposure or spill
Staff training
The following areas shall be considered when conducting an audit:
All warehouses and chemical storage areas
Al outside bulk storage areas and all chemical cabinets
Cleaners storage areas, kitchens, bathrooms, laundries
Any contractor, sub-contractor’s storage rooms or areas.

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18 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Hazardous Materials Inventory Format.

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Attachment 2 – End User Chemical Inventory Format

SOCAR POLYMER PP AND HDPE PLANTS

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES [LOCATION] INVENTORY

OWNER HAZARD LEVEL

SUBSTANCE LOCATION QUANTITY VOLUME
(Responsible (as per COSHH
(Trade or Common Name) (Storage Areas) (No of Containers) (Total)
Department) Assessment)

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Attachment 3 – Dangerous Goods Classification and Packaging Symbols.

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