Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Chemical Storage Fire Safety Checklist
A chemical storage fire safety checklist for farm owners to review labels, separation, ventilation, spill supplies, and ignition control in pesticide and fertilizer storage.
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What is on this checklist
- Labels readable on containers
- Incompatibles kept apart
- Ventilation working
- Ignition sources removed
- Spill kit in place
- Safety data sheets on hand
- Containers sealed and upright
- Floor and shelving condition
- Extinguisher type matches the contents
- Fire department told what is stored
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
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