Planning storage for kennel cleaning chemicals

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Primary resource

Product safety data sheets [source]

Start with authoritative product information

Safe Work Australia explains the role of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and directs users to their state or territory workplace authority for help. A facility purchasing cleaning products should obtain the relevant current documents and retain the product identity. The appropriate storage arrangement depends on the actual products and setting, not simply on a cupboard marketed for kennel use.

Create an accurate product inventory

List the products actually purchased, their manufacturer, container size and intended use. Include products stored elsewhere on the property if they may share the proposed location. Ask a competent workplace adviser to assess the relevant information and requirements. Do not decide compatibility from a colour, fragrance or the fact that two products both appear in a cleaning supplier’s catalogue.

Write a storage purchasing brief

Ask what the proposed storage unit is intended to hold and what installation or siting conditions apply. Include access control, document availability, container handling and inspection responsibilities in the discussion. A quotation should explain whether installation and any necessary associated work are included. Do not mix, decant or combine chemicals on the basis of this general planning page; follow authorised product instructions and appropriate professional advice.

Keep the plan current

Update the inventory when products change and retain accessible instructions for the people who actually use them. Review the arrangement before adding a new product or changing the facility layout. Record who can order stock and who checks the documents supplied. This is an information-navigation guide, not a hazardous-chemical risk assessment, emergency response procedure or assurance that a particular cupboard meets applicable workplace requirements.

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Sources & further reading

References for this guide. Rules and services can change; check the responsible organisation for current details.

• Safe Work Australia: safety data sheets (opens in a new tab)

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