Golf Environment Organization

A chemical storage area can be a source of pollution for surface water, groundwater and the environment in general.

At these facilities, concentrated and sometimes large quantities of chemical products are stored and mixed. Refuse containers must be properly discarded or cleaned for disposal or recycling.

In several countries it is a legal requirement to have special chemical storage areas which provide containment and have a safety plan in place for handling spills or other accidents. In all other cases it should be a priority target for completion.

A chemical storage area must be at least 30 m from any surface water and 100 m from any drinking water supply. Chemical storage should preferably be in a building dedicated solely to these materials and separate from fertilizers and/or other hazardous materials such as petroleum products. The building must be clearly marked as containing hazardous materials and secured except when chemical or pesticide-related activities are on-going.

The building should contain plastic or metal storage shelves with liquids stored below dry materials. The interior floor of the building should be impervious and sealed and provide containment for any kind of spill. There must be adequate lighting and ventilation in the building. The switch for lighting and ventilation should be located outside the storage room so that both are on when entering or leaving the building. A temperature control device should be installed to prevent temperature extremes. Empty chemical containers must be handled according to label instructions and there should be an area dedicated to storage of containers until proper disposal is provided.

The chemical storage area must have an emergency shower/eye wash. Fire detectors and fire fighting equipment should be available. A telephone should be convenient with emergency phone numbers posted.

A written chemical inventory and material safety data sheets must be kept close by but not in the storage area itself. A spill prevention response plan should be developed and a hazardous communication programme been prepared, and all personnel should be familiar with the content.

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