| H: Bulk Storage and Handling
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
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Actual
Score |
| H1 |
The materials used for the installation, storage, containment and transfer of bulk liquid and dry products are compatible with the products to be stored.
Observations:
|
20 |
|
H1
Each warehouse owner shall obtain documentation from the manufacturer/supplier which identifies storage and handling materials which are compatible with the products being stored.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H2 |
This installation is positioned such that vehicles servicing the bulk installation have adequate space to manoeuvre safely.
Observations:
|
10 |
|
H2
Inspect the bulk site for sufficient room for vehicles to manoeuvre safely.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H3 |
The bulk installation is designed such that during transfer of products a containment pad/drip pan is utilized to prevent spills from contaminating soil and groundwater.
Observations:
|
20 |
|
H3
Inspect the site where transfer of product takes place. Discuss with the warehouse operator how spill prevention is maintained during transfer. Some operators may use drip pans which are also acceptable.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H4 |
The outside bulk installation is:
a) fenced (either the site or localized around the tanks).
b) well lit (either the site or localized around the tanks).
Observations:
|
10
10 |
|
H4
A bulk installation not housed in a building must be fenced. If the site is fenced to provide security during non working hours, this is also acceptable. Lighting must be provided to enable safe operation at night.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H5 |
The bulk storage tanks for dry products are diked with concrete or steel and the dike is not less than 10 cm. in height.
Observations:
|
mandatory |
|
H5
The auditor will verify that the dry storage tanks are diked with concrete or steel and the dike is not less than 10 cm. in height.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H6 |
The dike for liquid tanks is designed in such a way as to prevent spouting.
Observations:
|
20 |
|
H6
Inspect the liquid bulk tank containment drawings against the actual installation to ensure that if spouting occurs, spilled product is contained within the bulk storage diked area.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H7 |
The dike for liquid tank storage is designed in such a way as to hold 110% of the largest tank plus the volume taken up by the other tanks inside the dike in the event of a rupture.
Observations:
|
mandatory |
|
H7
Inspect the containment drawings and/or calculations used to determine the appropriate size of the containment. Measure the containment volume to verify. See sample calculations attached [Appendix E]. No other products, totes, tools etc of any kind can be stored within the diked area.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H8 |
Each bulk liquid tank was fitted with a conservation vent and each bulk tank for dry products was fitted with a rupture disk.
Observations:
|
10 |
|
H8
Inspect each tank to ensure that it is vented (vacuum/pressure) and that foreign objects cannot enter through the vent. Some products require a conservation vent to ensure that moist air cannot enter the tank and thus avoid skimming of the product. Look for this feature in the supplier's operations manual. Tanks for bulk dry products must have a rupture disk.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H9 |
Each bulk tank has, as a minimum, one visible label as to its contents which conforms with P.C.P. Regulations and the NFC where required.
Observations:
|
10 |
|
H9
Inspect to ensure that each tank has a P.C.P. label. If required, NFC label must be applied.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H10 |
Each tank has a secured inspection port/manhole.
Observations:
|
10 |
|
H10
Inspect each tank for a secure and/or lockable inspection port or manhole.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H11 |
The discharge line and sampling port from the tanks are locked when not in use.
Observations:
|
mandatory |
|
H11
The discharge line and sampling port from the tank must be locked when not in use.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H12 |
A check list covering all aspects of maintenance and operation for the bulk station is used. The preventative maintenance program and last check list were reviewed for:
a) yearly and weekly inspection checklists
b) bulk delivery checklist
Observations:
|
10
10 |
|
H12
The required check list (or similar) for yearly inspections, weekly inspection during operations, and a bulk delivery check list, will be inspected for completeness. If not used in a timely manner, non compliance would be indicated.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H13 |
Storage facility has developed and implemented written operating procedures for:
a) decanting bulk liquid products
b) receiving bulk liquid products
c) removing and disposal of precipitation
Observations:
|
10
10
10
|
|
H13
The auditor shall verify the procedures by examining the written documents.
| No. |
Protocol |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
| H14 |
There are no underground storage tanks for agrichemicals on this site.
Observations:
|
mandatory |
|
H14
The auditor will request confirmation from the facility owner that there are no underground storage tanks of agrichemical products.
| H. Bulk Storage and Handling |
Full
Compliance
Score
|
Actual
Score |
|
|
170
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